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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,904.18, 664,034.42 and 176,584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,904.18, 664,034.42 and 176,584.82 is: 264,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,904.18 : 664,034.42 = 176,584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,904.18/664,034.42 = 176,584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,904.18x = 664,034.42 × 176,584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,904.18x = 117,258,398,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258,398,529.50/442,904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,748.91

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