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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,399.98, 660,370.28 and 379,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,399.98, 660,370.28 and 379,623.51 is: 566,663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,399.98 : 660,370.28 = 379,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,399.98/660,370.28 = 379,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,399.98x = 660,370.28 × 379,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,399.98x = 250,692,081,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,692,081,695.17/442,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,663.87

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