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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,399.47, 660,369.53 and 379,623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,399.47, 660,369.53 and 379,623.01 is: 566,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,399.47 : 660,369.53 = 379,623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,399.47/660,369.53 = 379,623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,399.47x = 660,369.53 × 379,623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,399.47x = 250,691,466,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,691,466,090.90/442,399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,663.12

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