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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,903.40, 664,355.10 and 285,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,903.40, 664,355.10 and 285,439.40 is: 428,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,903.40 : 664,355.10 = 285,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,903.40/664,355.10 = 285,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,903.40x = 664,355.10 × 285,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,903.40x = 189,633,121,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,633,121,130.94/442,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,159.10

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