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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,845.20, 664,267.80 and 265,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,845.20, 664,267.80 and 265,260.80 is: 397,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,845.20 : 664,267.80 = 265,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,845.20/664,267.80 = 265,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,845.20x = 664,267.80 × 265,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,845.20x = 176,204,208,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,204,208,042.24/442,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,891.20

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