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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,481.33, 666,452.00 and 174,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,481.33, 666,452.00 and 174,285.75 is: 261,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,481.33 : 666,452.00 = 174,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,481.33/666,452.00 = 174,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,481.33x = 666,452.00 × 174,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,481.33x = 116,153,089,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,153,089,593.91/444,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,322.76

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