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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,729.40, 446,594.10 and 179,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,729.40, 446,594.10 and 179,631.40 is: 269,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,729.40 : 446,594.10 = 179,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,729.40/446,594.10 = 179,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,729.40x = 446,594.10 × 179,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,729.40x = 80,222,323,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,222,323,414.74/297,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,447.10

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