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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,948.80, 664,423.20 and 302,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,948.80, 664,423.20 and 302,980.80 is: 454,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,948.80 : 664,423.20 = 302,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,948.80/664,423.20 = 302,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,948.80x = 664,423.20 × 302,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,948.80x = 201,307,472,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,307,472,674.56/442,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,471.20

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