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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,812.70, 664,219.05 and 265,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,812.70, 664,219.05 and 265,228.30 is: 397,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,812.70 : 664,219.05 = 265,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,812.70/664,219.05 = 265,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,812.70x = 664,219.05 × 265,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,812.70x = 176,169,689,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,169,689,459.12/442,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,842.45

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