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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,856.33, 667,284.19 and 178,616.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,856.33, 667,284.19 and 178,616.72 is: 267,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,856.33 : 667,284.19 = 178,616.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,856.33/667,284.19 = 178,616.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,856.33x = 667,284.19 × 178,616.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,856.33x = 119,188,114,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,188,114,547.33/444,856.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,924.96

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