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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,398.71, 660,368.38 and 379,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,398.71, 660,368.38 and 379,622.24 is: 566,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,398.71 : 660,368.38 = 379,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,398.71/660,368.38 = 379,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,398.71x = 660,368.38 × 379,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,398.71x = 250,690,524,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,690,524,311.18/442,398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,661.97

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