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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,856.83, 667,284.94 and 178,617.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,856.83, 667,284.94 and 178,617.23 is: 267,925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,856.83 : 667,284.94 = 178,617.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,856.83/667,284.94 = 178,617.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,856.83x = 667,284.94 × 178,617.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,856.83x = 119,188,583,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,188,583,374.01/444,856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,925.71

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