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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,615.89, 667,048.77 and 178,563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,615.89, 667,048.77 and 178,563.29 is: 267,895.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,615.89 : 667,048.77 = 178,563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,615.89/667,048.77 = 178,563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,615.89x = 667,048.77 × 178,563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,615.89x = 119,110,419,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,110,419,626.41/444,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,895.11

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