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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,985.58, 648,267.60 and 179,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,985.58, 648,267.60 and 179,266.32 is: 269,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,985.58 : 648,267.60 = 179,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,985.58/648,267.60 = 179,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,985.58x = 648,267.60 × 179,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,985.58x = 116,212,543,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,212,543,785.89/431,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,019.50

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