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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,700.70, 660,598.26 and 394,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,700.70, 660,598.26 and 394,987.80 is: 589,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,700.70 : 660,598.26 = 394,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,700.70/660,598.26 = 394,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,700.70x = 660,598.26 × 394,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,700.70x = 260,928,253,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,928,253,401.23/442,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,401.04

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