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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,991.80, 611,116.14 and 321,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,991.80, 611,116.14 and 321,945.40 is: 444,130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,991.80 : 611,116.14 = 321,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,991.80/611,116.14 = 321,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,991.80x = 611,116.14 × 321,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,991.80x = 196,746,030,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,746,030,138.76/442,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,130.19

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