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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,851.70, 664,277.55 and 265,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,851.70, 664,277.55 and 265,558.90 is: 398,338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,851.70 : 664,277.55 = 265,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,851.70/664,277.55 = 265,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,851.70x = 664,277.55 × 265,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,851.70x = 176,404,815,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,404,815,472.70/442,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,338.35

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