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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,704.20, 660,603.48 and 394,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,704.20, 660,603.48 and 394,991.30 is: 589,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,704.20 : 660,603.48 = 394,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,704.20/660,603.48 = 394,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,704.20x = 660,603.48 × 394,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,704.20x = 260,932,625,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,932,625,374.77/442,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,406.26

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