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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,729.60, 664,094.40 and 176,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,729.60, 664,094.40 and 176,531.20 is: 264,796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,729.60 : 664,094.40 = 176,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,729.60/664,094.40 = 176,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,729.60x = 664,094.40 × 176,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,729.60x = 117,233,381,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,233,381,345.28/442,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,796.80

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