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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,854.20, 664,281.30 and 285,260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,854.20, 664,281.30 and 285,260.60 is: 427,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,854.20 : 664,281.30 = 285,260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,854.20/664,281.30 = 285,260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,854.20x = 664,281.30 × 285,260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,854.20x = 189,493,282,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,493,282,206.78/442,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,890.90

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