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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,427.80, 668,141.70 and 209,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,427.80, 668,141.70 and 209,231.80 is: 313,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,427.80 : 668,141.70 = 209,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,427.80/668,141.70 = 209,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,427.80x = 668,141.70 × 209,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,427.80x = 139,796,490,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,796,490,546.06/445,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,847.70

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