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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,907.30, 664,166.55 and 176,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,907.30, 664,166.55 and 176,579.30 is: 264,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,907.30 : 664,166.55 = 176,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,907.30/664,166.55 = 176,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,907.30x = 664,166.55 × 176,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,907.30x = 117,278,064,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,278,064,482.42/442,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,791.45

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