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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,137.29, 663,141.33 and 217,437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,137.29, 663,141.33 and 217,437.41 is: 326,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,137.29 : 663,141.33 = 217,437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,137.29/663,141.33 = 217,437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,137.29x = 663,141.33 × 217,437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,137.29x = 144,191,734,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,191,734,917.01/442,137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,124.35

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