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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,062, 667,676.70 and 178,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,062, 667,676.70 and 178,843.62 is: 268,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,062 : 667,676.70 = 178,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,062/667,676.70 = 178,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,062x = 667,676.70 × 178,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,062x = 119,409,718,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,409,718,017.65/445,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,299.06

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