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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,211.79, 666,134.37 and 170,616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,211.79, 666,134.37 and 170,616.74 is: 255,854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,211.79 : 666,134.37 = 170,616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,211.79/666,134.37 = 170,616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,211.79x = 666,134.37 × 170,616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,211.79x = 113,653,671,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,653,671,280.68/444,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,854.70

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