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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,687.68, 662,656.86 and 239,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,687.68, 662,656.86 and 239,779.80 is: 358,925.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,687.68 : 662,656.86 = 239,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,687.68/662,656.86 = 239,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,687.68x = 662,656.86 × 239,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,687.68x = 158,891,729,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,891,729,359.43/442,687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,925.12

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