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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,913.60, 664,370.40 and 431,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,913.60, 664,370.40 and 431,249.60 is: 646,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,913.60 : 664,370.40 = 431,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,913.60/664,370.40 = 431,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,913.60x = 664,370.40 × 431,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,913.60x = 286,509,469,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,509,469,251.84/442,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,874.40

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