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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,872.80, 664,309.20 and 402,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,872.80, 664,309.20 and 402,783.20 is: 604,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,872.80 : 664,309.20 = 402,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,872.80/664,309.20 = 402,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,872.80x = 664,309.20 × 402,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,872.80x = 267,572,585,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,572,585,365.44/442,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,174.80

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