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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,997.70, 664,496.55 and 265,413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,997.70, 664,496.55 and 265,413.30 is: 398,119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,997.70 : 664,496.55 = 265,413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,997.70/664,496.55 = 265,413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,997.70x = 664,496.55 × 265,413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,997.70x = 176,366,222,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,366,222,174.12/442,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,119.95

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