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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,068.20, 663,188.70 and 175,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,068.20, 663,188.70 and 175,783.40 is: 263,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,068.20 : 663,188.70 = 175,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,068.20/663,188.70 = 175,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,068.20x = 663,188.70 × 175,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,068.20x = 116,577,564,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,577,564,527.58/442,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,709.46

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