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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,778.80, 664,362.60 and 205,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,778.80, 664,362.60 and 205,999.60 is: 309,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,778.80 : 664,362.60 = 205,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,778.80/664,362.60 = 205,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,778.80x = 664,362.60 × 205,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,778.80x = 136,858,429,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,858,429,854.96/442,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,089.84

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