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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,628.90, 663,068.55 and 242,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,628.90, 663,068.55 and 242,591.30 is: 363,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,628.90 : 663,068.55 = 242,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,628.90/663,068.55 = 242,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,628.90x = 663,068.55 × 242,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,628.90x = 160,854,661,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,854,661,533.62/442,628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,407.50

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