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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,774.26, 664,515.27 and 229,602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,774.26, 664,515.27 and 229,602.78 is: 344,587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,774.26 : 664,515.27 = 229,602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,774.26/664,515.27 = 229,602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,774.26x = 664,515.27 × 229,602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,774.26x = 152,574,553,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,574,553,344.45/442,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,587.68

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