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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,427.30, 624,932.55 and 179,939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,427.30, 624,932.55 and 179,939.70 is: 270,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,427.30 : 624,932.55 = 179,939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,427.30/624,932.55 = 179,939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,427.30x = 624,932.55 × 179,939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,427.30x = 112,450,175,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,450,175,567.24/416,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,035.55

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