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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,702.70, 660,601.24 and 394,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,702.70, 660,601.24 and 394,989.80 is: 589,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,702.70 : 660,601.24 = 394,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,702.70/660,601.24 = 394,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,702.70x = 660,601.24 × 394,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,702.70x = 260,930,751,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,930,751,667.35/442,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,404.02

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