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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,297.24, 666,458.58 and 174,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,297.24, 666,458.58 and 174,414.18 is: 261,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,297.24 : 666,458.58 = 174,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,297.24/666,458.58 = 174,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,297.24x = 666,458.58 × 174,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,297.24x = 116,239,826,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,239,826,734.66/444,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,626.26

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