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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,960.20, 663,986.70 and 217,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,960.20, 663,986.70 and 217,974.60 is: 326,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,960.20 : 663,986.70 = 217,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,960.20/663,986.70 = 217,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,960.20x = 663,986.70 × 217,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,960.20x = 144,732,235,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,732,235,337.82/442,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,738.69

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