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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,625.40, 663,063.30 and 242,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,625.40, 663,063.30 and 242,587.80 is: 363,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,625.40 : 663,063.30 = 242,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,625.40/663,063.30 = 242,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,625.40x = 663,063.30 × 242,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,625.40x = 160,851,067,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,851,067,207.74/442,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,402.25

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