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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,901.40, 664,352.10 and 285,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,901.40, 664,352.10 and 285,437.40 is: 428,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,901.40 : 664,352.10 = 285,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,901.40/664,352.10 = 285,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,901.40x = 664,352.10 × 285,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,901.40x = 189,630,936,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,630,936,108.54/442,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,156.10

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