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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,942.70, 664,414.05 and 310,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,942.70, 664,414.05 and 310,232.30 is: 465,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,942.70 : 664,414.05 = 310,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,942.70/664,414.05 = 310,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,942.70x = 664,414.05 × 310,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,942.70x = 206,122,698,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,122,698,883.82/442,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,348.45

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