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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,611.80, 664,112.10 and 205,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,611.80, 664,112.10 and 205,832.60 is: 308,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,611.80 : 664,112.10 = 205,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,611.80/664,112.10 = 205,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,611.80x = 664,112.10 × 205,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,611.80x = 136,695,920,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,695,920,234.46/442,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,839.30

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