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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,214.40, 661,790.70 and 264,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,214.40, 661,790.70 and 264,848.70 is: 396,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,214.40 : 661,790.70 = 264,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,214.40/661,790.70 = 264,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,214.40x = 661,790.70 × 264,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,214.40x = 175,274,406,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,274,406,567.09/442,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,356.17

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