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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,297.24, 666,458.55 and 174,414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,297.24, 666,458.55 and 174,414.15 is: 261,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,297.24 : 666,458.55 = 174,414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,297.24/666,458.55 = 174,414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,297.24x = 666,458.55 × 174,414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,297.24x = 116,239,801,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,239,801,508.48/444,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,626.21

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