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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,437.40, 663,137.70 and 331,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,437.40, 663,137.70 and 331,499.80 is: 496,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,437.40 : 663,137.70 = 331,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,437.40/663,137.70 = 331,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,437.40x = 663,137.70 × 331,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,437.40x = 219,830,014,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,830,014,922.46/442,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,861.28

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