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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,915.40, 664,373.10 and 411,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,915.40, 664,373.10 and 411,422.60 is: 617,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,915.40 : 664,373.10 = 411,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,915.40/664,373.10 = 411,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,915.40x = 664,373.10 × 411,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,915.40x = 273,338,108,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,338,108,172.06/442,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,133.90

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