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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,821.40, 664,232.10 and 406,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,821.40, 664,232.10 and 406,079.80 is: 609,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,821.40 : 664,232.10 = 406,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,821.40/664,232.10 = 406,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,821.40x = 664,232.10 × 406,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,821.40x = 269,731,238,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,731,238,321.58/442,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,119.70

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