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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,887.27, 663,332.10 and 205,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,887.27, 663,332.10 and 205,730.88 is: 308,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,887.27 : 663,332.10 = 205,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,887.27/663,332.10 = 205,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,887.27x = 663,332.10 × 205,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,887.27x = 136,467,896,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,467,896,665.25/442,887.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,132.35

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