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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,656.52, 445,247.71 and 179,413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,656.52, 445,247.71 and 179,413.49 is: 247,580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,656.52 : 445,247.71 = 179,413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,656.52/445,247.71 = 179,413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,656.52x = 445,247.71 × 179,413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,656.52x = 79,883,446,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883,446,404.55/322,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,580.45

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