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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,797.06, 664,261.20 and 232,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,797.06, 664,261.20 and 232,451.40 is: 348,711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,797.06 : 664,261.20 = 232,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,797.06/664,261.20 = 232,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,797.06x = 664,261.20 × 232,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,797.06x = 154,408,445,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,408,445,905.68/442,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,711.54

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