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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,849.20, 664,273.80 and 285,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,849.20, 664,273.80 and 285,255.60 is: 427,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,849.20 : 664,273.80 = 285,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,849.20/664,273.80 = 285,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,849.20x = 664,273.80 × 285,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,849.20x = 189,487,821,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,487,821,383.28/442,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,883.40

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