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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,593.35, 663,889.41 and 176,540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,593.35, 663,889.41 and 176,540.69 is: 264,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,593.35 : 663,889.41 = 176,540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,593.35/663,889.41 = 176,540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,593.35x = 663,889.41 × 176,540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,593.35x = 117,203,494,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,203,494,525.09/442,593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,810.79

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