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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,807.20, 664,210.80 and 265,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,807.20, 664,210.80 and 265,514.40 is: 398,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,807.20 : 664,210.80 = 265,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,807.20/664,210.80 = 265,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,807.20x = 664,210.80 × 265,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,807.20x = 176,357,532,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,357,532,035.52/442,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,271.60

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