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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,904.90, 664,357.35 and 285,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,904.90, 664,357.35 and 285,440.90 is: 428,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,904.90 : 664,357.35 = 285,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,904.90/664,357.35 = 285,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,904.90x = 664,357.35 × 285,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,904.90x = 189,634,759,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,634,759,905.62/442,904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,161.35

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