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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,913.80, 664,370.70 and 243,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,913.80, 664,370.70 and 243,848.20 is: 365,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,913.80 : 664,370.70 = 243,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,913.80/664,370.70 = 243,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,913.80x = 664,370.70 × 243,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,913.80x = 162,005,599,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,005,599,327.74/442,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,772.30

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