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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,004.60, 446,423.70 and 179,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,004.60, 446,423.70 and 179,323.40 is: 268,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,004.60 : 446,423.70 = 179,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,004.60/446,423.70 = 179,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,004.60x = 446,423.70 × 179,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,004.60x = 80,054,215,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,054,215,724.58/298,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,634.16

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