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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,287.16, 624,679.84 and 179,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,287.16, 624,679.84 and 179,629.84 is: 269,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,287.16 : 624,679.84 = 179,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,287.16/624,679.84 = 179,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,287.16x = 624,679.84 × 179,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,287.16x = 112,211,139,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,211,139,710.43/416,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,552.25

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