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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,847.70, 664,271.55 and 285,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,847.70, 664,271.55 and 285,254.10 is: 427,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,847.70 : 664,271.55 = 285,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,847.70/664,271.55 = 285,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,847.70x = 664,271.55 × 285,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,847.70x = 189,486,183,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,486,183,150.86/442,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,881.15

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