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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,787.06, 664,246.20 and 232,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,787.06, 664,246.20 and 232,441.40 is: 348,696.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,787.06 : 664,246.20 = 232,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,787.06/664,246.20 = 232,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,787.06x = 664,246.20 × 232,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,787.06x = 154,398,316,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,398,316,672.68/442,787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,696.54

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