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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,793.16, 611,252.46 and 299,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,793.16, 611,252.46 and 299,986.92 is: 414,116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,793.16 : 611,252.46 = 299,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,793.16/611,252.46 = 299,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,793.16x = 611,252.46 × 299,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,793.16x = 183,367,742,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,367,742,817.82/442,793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,116.02

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