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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,823.20, 664,234.80 and 265,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,823.20, 664,234.80 and 265,530.40 is: 398,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,823.20 : 664,234.80 = 265,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,823.20/664,234.80 = 265,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,823.20x = 664,234.80 × 265,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,823.20x = 176,374,532,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,374,532,137.92/442,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,295.60

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