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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,325.48, 665,884.13 and 187,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,325.48, 665,884.13 and 187,944.82 is: 281,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,325.48 : 665,884.13 = 187,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,325.48/665,884.13 = 187,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,325.48x = 665,884.13 × 187,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,325.48x = 125,149,470,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,149,470,349.27/444,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,661.70

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