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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,943.80, 664,415.70 and 324,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,943.80, 664,415.70 and 324,845.80 is: 487,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,943.80 : 664,415.70 = 324,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,943.80/664,415.70 = 324,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,943.80x = 664,415.70 × 324,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,943.80x = 215,832,649,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,832,649,599.06/442,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,268.70

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