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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,279.80, 624,668.81 and 179,622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,279.80, 624,668.81 and 179,622.48 is: 269,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,279.80 : 624,668.81 = 179,622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,279.80/624,668.81 = 179,622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,279.80x = 624,668.81 × 179,622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,279.80x = 112,204,559,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,204,559,108.81/416,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,541.21

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