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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,999.80, 664,135.20 and 190,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,999.80, 664,135.20 and 190,474.20 is: 285,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,999.80 : 664,135.20 = 190,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,999.80/664,135.20 = 190,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,999.80x = 664,135.20 × 190,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,999.80x = 126,500,620,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,500,620,911.84/442,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,554.58

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