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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,374.81, 666,729.27 and 264,563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,374.81, 666,729.27 and 264,563.99 is: 396,945.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,374.81 : 666,729.27 = 264,563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,374.81/666,729.27 = 264,563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,374.81x = 666,729.27 × 264,563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,374.81x = 176,392,555,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,392,555,920.99/444,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,945.44

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