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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,056.40, 663,430.20 and 205,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,056.40, 663,430.20 and 205,428.40 is: 308,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,056.40 : 663,430.20 = 205,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,056.40/663,430.20 = 205,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,056.40x = 663,430.20 × 205,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,056.40x = 136,287,404,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287,404,497.68/442,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,303.20

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