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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,744.29, 663,555.70 and 282,758.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,744.29, 663,555.70 and 282,758.41 is: 423,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,744.29 : 663,555.70 = 282,758.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,744.29/663,555.70 = 282,758.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,744.29x = 663,555.70 × 282,758.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,744.29x = 187,625,949,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,625,949,946.87/442,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,779.50

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