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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,865.84, 663,778.56 and 205,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,865.84, 663,778.56 and 205,708.64 is: 308,321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,865.84 : 663,778.56 = 205,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,865.84/663,778.56 = 205,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,865.84x = 663,778.56 × 205,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,865.84x = 136,544,984,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,544,984,838.76/442,865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,321.33

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