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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,048.20, 663,072.30 and 331,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,048.20, 663,072.30 and 331,456.20 is: 497,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,048.20 : 663,072.30 = 331,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,048.20/663,072.30 = 331,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,048.20x = 663,072.30 × 331,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,048.20x = 219,779,424,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,779,424,883.26/442,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,184.30

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