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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,999.60, 446,416.20 and 179,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,999.60, 446,416.20 and 179,318.40 is: 268,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,999.60 : 446,416.20 = 179,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,999.60/446,416.20 = 179,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,999.60x = 446,416.20 × 179,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,999.60x = 80,050,638,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,050,638,718.08/297,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,626.66

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