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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,838.40, 663,577.20 and 329,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,838.40, 663,577.20 and 329,989.20 is: 494,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,838.40 : 663,577.20 = 329,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,838.40/663,577.20 = 329,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,838.40x = 663,577.20 × 329,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,838.40x = 218,973,309,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,973,309,366.24/442,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,476.79

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