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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,643.20, 663,172.80 and 269,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,643.20, 663,172.80 and 269,219.20 is: 403,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,643.20 : 663,172.80 = 269,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,643.20/663,172.80 = 269,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,643.20x = 663,172.80 × 269,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,643.20x = 178,538,850,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,538,850,677.76/442,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,347.10

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