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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,876.68, 663,993.18 and 176,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,876.68, 663,993.18 and 176,557.32 is: 264,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,876.68 : 663,993.18 = 176,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,876.68/663,993.18 = 176,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,876.68x = 663,993.18 × 176,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,876.68x = 117,232,856,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,232,856,359.08/442,876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,707.68

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