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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,303.20, 662,329.18 and 292,318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,303.20, 662,329.18 and 292,318.74 is: 437,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,303.20 : 662,329.18 = 292,318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,303.20/662,329.18 = 292,318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,303.20x = 662,329.18 × 292,318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,303.20x = 193,611,229,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,611,229,901.24/442,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,734.18

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