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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,053.88, 668,079 and 295,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,053.88, 668,079 and 295,586.08 is: 443,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,053.88 : 668,079 = 295,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,053.88/668,079 = 295,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,053.88x = 668,079 × 295,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,053.88x = 197,474,852,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,474,852,740.32/445,053.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,709.99

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