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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,916.80, 664,375.20 and 309,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,916.80, 664,375.20 and 309,947.20 is: 464,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,916.80 : 664,375.20 = 309,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,916.80/664,375.20 = 309,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,916.80x = 664,375.20 × 309,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,916.80x = 205,921,232,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,921,232,989.44/442,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,920.80

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