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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,855.20, 664,282.80 and 265,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,855.20, 664,282.80 and 265,562.40 is: 398,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,855.20 : 664,282.80 = 265,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,855.20/664,282.80 = 265,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,855.20x = 664,282.80 × 265,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,855.20x = 176,408,534,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,408,534,646.72/442,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,343.60

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