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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,282.06, 665,819.10 and 187,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,282.06, 665,819.10 and 187,901.48 is: 281,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,282.06 : 665,819.10 = 187,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,282.06/665,819.10 = 187,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,282.06x = 665,819.10 × 187,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,282.06x = 125,108,390,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,108,390,973.17/444,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,596.77

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