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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,974.48, 605,749.44 and 179,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,974.48, 605,749.44 and 179,237.52 is: 268,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,974.48 : 605,749.44 = 179,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,974.48/605,749.44 = 179,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,974.48x = 605,749.44 × 179,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,974.48x = 108,573,027,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,573,027,366.99/403,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,762.09

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