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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,741.17, 664,434.36 and 176,577.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,741.17, 664,434.36 and 176,577.81 is: 264,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,741.17 : 664,434.36 = 176,577.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,741.17/664,434.36 = 176,577.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,741.17x = 664,434.36 × 176,577.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,741.17x = 117,324,361,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,324,361,685.92/442,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,995.37

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