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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,385, 663,579.93 and 109,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,385, 663,579.93 and 109,961 is: 164,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,385 : 663,579.93 = 109,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,385/663,579.93 = 109,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,385x = 663,579.93 × 109,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,385x = 72,967,912,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,967,912,682.73/442,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,942.10

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