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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,979.56, 667,616.94 and 178,602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,979.56, 667,616.94 and 178,602.96 is: 267,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,979.56 : 667,616.94 = 178,602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,979.56/667,616.94 = 178,602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,979.56x = 667,616.94 × 178,602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,979.56x = 119,238,361,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,238,361,630.14/444,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,963.68

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