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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,359.20, 669,327.66 and 172,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,359.20, 669,327.66 and 172,933.44 is: 259,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,359.20 : 669,327.66 = 172,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,359.20/669,327.66 = 172,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,359.20x = 669,327.66 × 172,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,359.20x = 115,749,134,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,749,134,730.95/446,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,318.36

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