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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,485.03, 666,457.54 and 174,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,485.03, 666,457.54 and 174,289.44 is: 261,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,485.03 : 666,457.54 = 174,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,485.03/666,457.54 = 174,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,485.03x = 666,457.54 × 174,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,485.03x = 116,156,510,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156,510,994.65/444,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,328.29

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