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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,502.40, 597,844.80 and 442,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,502.40, 597,844.80 and 442,502.40 is: 597,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,502.40 : 597,844.80 = 442,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,502.40/597,844.80 = 442,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,502.40x = 597,844.80 × 442,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,502.40x = 264,547,758,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,547,758,827.52/442,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,844.80

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