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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,045.40, 663,413.70 and 205,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,045.40, 663,413.70 and 205,417.40 is: 308,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,045.40 : 663,413.70 = 205,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,045.40/663,413.70 = 205,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,045.40x = 663,413.70 × 205,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,045.40x = 136,276,717,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,276,717,378.38/442,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,286.70

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