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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,005.40, 711,008.10 and 442,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,005.40, 711,008.10 and 442,901.40 is: 664,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,005.40 : 711,008.10 = 442,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,005.40/711,008.10 = 442,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,005.40x = 711,008.10 × 442,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,005.40x = 314,906,482,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,906,482,901.34/474,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,352.10

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