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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,904.80, 662,974.80 and 348,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,904.80, 662,974.80 and 348,901.60 is: 522,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,904.80 : 662,974.80 = 348,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,904.80/662,974.80 = 348,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,904.80x = 662,974.80 × 348,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,904.80x = 231,312,968,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,312,968,479.68/442,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,263.40

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