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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,994.40, 665,147.70 and 343,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,994.40, 665,147.70 and 343,267.20 is: 515,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,994.40 : 665,147.70 = 343,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,994.40/665,147.70 = 343,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,994.40x = 665,147.70 × 343,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,994.40x = 228,323,388,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,323,388,565.44/442,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,409.20

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