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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,676.40, 664,792.20 and 428,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,676.40, 664,792.20 and 428,679.60 is: 643,772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,676.40 : 664,792.20 = 428,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,676.40/664,792.20 = 428,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,676.40x = 664,792.20 × 428,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,676.40x = 284,982,854,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,982,854,379.12/442,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,772.41

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