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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,477.39, 414,630.08 and 179,594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,477.39, 414,630.08 and 179,594.67 is: 247,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,477.39 : 414,630.08 = 179,594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,477.39/414,630.08 = 179,594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,477.39x = 414,630.08 × 179,594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,477.39x = 74,465,351,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,465,351,491.70/300,477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,823.48

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