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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,879.68, 663,997.68 and 176,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,879.68, 663,997.68 and 176,560.32 is: 264,712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,879.68 : 663,997.68 = 176,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,879.68/663,997.68 = 176,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,879.68x = 663,997.68 × 176,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,879.68x = 117,235,642,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,235,642,860.06/442,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,712.17

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