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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,501.63, 666,954.86 and 188,404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,501.63, 666,954.86 and 188,404.39 is: 282,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,501.63 : 666,954.86 = 188,404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,501.63/666,954.86 = 188,404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,501.63x = 666,954.86 × 188,404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,501.63x = 125,657,223,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,657,223,555.84/444,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,692.38

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