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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,979.20, 664,468.80 and 390,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,979.20, 664,468.80 and 390,491.20 is: 585,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,979.20 : 664,468.80 = 390,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,979.20/664,468.80 = 390,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,979.20x = 664,468.80 × 390,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,979.20x = 259,469,219,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,469,219,074.56/442,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,736.80

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