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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,977.20, 664,012.20 and 217,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,977.20, 664,012.20 and 217,991.60 is: 326,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,977.20 : 664,012.20 = 217,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,977.20/664,012.20 = 217,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,977.20x = 664,012.20 × 217,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,977.20x = 144,749,081,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,749,081,897.52/442,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,764.18

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