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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,083.70, 663,125.55 and 331,491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,083.70, 663,125.55 and 331,491.70 is: 497,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,083.70 : 663,125.55 = 331,491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,083.70/663,125.55 = 331,491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,083.70x = 663,125.55 × 331,491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,083.70x = 219,820,615,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,820,615,882.94/442,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,237.55

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