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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,300.34, 662,324.89 and 292,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,300.34, 662,324.89 and 292,315.88 is: 437,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,300.34 : 662,324.89 = 292,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,300.34/662,324.89 = 292,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,300.34x = 662,324.89 × 292,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,300.34x = 193,608,080,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,608,080,776.77/442,300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,729.89

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