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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,452.41, 611,185.37 and 346,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,452.41, 611,185.37 and 346,863.09 is: 479,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,452.41 : 611,185.37 = 346,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,452.41/611,185.37 = 346,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,452.41x = 611,185.37 × 346,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,452.41x = 211,997,646,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,997,646,419.23/442,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,142.26

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