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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,179, 1,266,579.54 and 444,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,179, 1,266,579.54 and 444,803.64 is: 667,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,179 : 1,266,579.54 = 444,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,179/1,266,579.54 = 444,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,179x = 1,266,579.54 × 444,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,179x = 563,379,189,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,379,189,741.53/844,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,369.35

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