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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,979.80, 664,469.70 and 232,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,979.80, 664,469.70 and 232,590.40 is: 348,885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,979.80 : 664,469.70 = 232,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,979.80/664,469.70 = 232,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,979.80x = 664,469.70 × 232,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,979.80x = 154,549,273,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,549,273,310.88/442,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,885.60

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