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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,035.02, 663,248.56 and 231,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,035.02, 663,248.56 and 231,622.94 is: 347,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,035.02 : 663,248.56 = 231,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,035.02/663,248.56 = 231,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,035.02x = 663,248.56 × 231,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,035.02x = 153,623,581,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,623,581,417.97/442,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,537.13

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