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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,789.44, 564,702.48 and 176,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,789.44, 564,702.48 and 176,668.32 is: 264,776.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,789.44 : 564,702.48 = 176,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,789.44/564,702.48 = 176,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,789.44x = 564,702.48 × 176,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,789.44x = 99,765,038,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,765,038,441.43/376,789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,776.63

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