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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,650.08, 607,095.42 and 179,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,650.08, 607,095.42 and 179,979.48 is: 270,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,650.08 : 607,095.42 = 179,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,650.08/607,095.42 = 179,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,650.08x = 607,095.42 × 179,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,650.08x = 109,264,718,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,264,718,001.98/404,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,022.73

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