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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,308.28, 663,069.48 and 172,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,308.28, 663,069.48 and 172,373.92 is: 258,407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,308.28 : 663,069.48 = 172,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,308.28/663,069.48 = 172,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,308.28x = 663,069.48 × 172,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,308.28x = 114,295,885,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,295,885,499.96/442,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,407.75

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