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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,987.58, 648,270.60 and 179,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,987.58, 648,270.60 and 179,268.33 is: 269,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,987.58 : 648,270.60 = 179,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,987.58/648,270.60 = 179,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,987.58x = 648,270.60 × 179,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,987.58x = 116,214,387,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,214,387,850.10/431,987.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,022.52

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