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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,701.70, 660,599.75 and 394,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,701.70, 660,599.75 and 394,988.80 is: 589,402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,701.70 : 660,599.75 = 394,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,701.70/660,599.75 = 394,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,701.70x = 660,599.75 × 394,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,701.70x = 260,929,502,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,929,502,532.80/442,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,402.53

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