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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,454.40, 664,027.20 and 205,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,454.40, 664,027.20 and 205,826.40 is: 308,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,454.40 : 664,027.20 = 205,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,454.40/664,027.20 = 205,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,454.40x = 664,027.20 × 205,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,454.40x = 136,674,328,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,674,328,078.08/442,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,900.37

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