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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,977.20, 665,965.80 and 194,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,977.20, 665,965.80 and 194,659.20 is: 291,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,977.20 : 665,965.80 = 194,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,977.20/665,965.80 = 194,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,977.20x = 665,965.80 × 194,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,977.20x = 129,636,369,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,636,369,855.36/443,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,988.80

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