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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,502.40, 664,099.20 and 205,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,502.40, 664,099.20 and 205,874.40 is: 308,972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,502.40 : 664,099.20 = 205,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,502.40/664,099.20 = 205,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,502.40x = 664,099.20 × 205,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,502.40x = 136,721,024,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,721,024,340.48/442,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,972.39

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