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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,312.98, 662,427.91 and 292,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,312.98, 662,427.91 and 292,180.90 is: 437,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,312.98 : 662,427.91 = 292,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,312.98/662,427.91 = 292,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,312.98x = 662,427.91 × 292,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,312.98x = 193,548,778,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,548,778,155.88/442,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,583.32

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