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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,991.58, 648,276.63 and 179,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,991.58, 648,276.63 and 179,272.30 is: 269,028.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,991.58 : 648,276.63 = 179,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,991.58/648,276.63 = 179,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,991.58x = 648,276.63 × 179,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,991.58x = 116,218,042,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,218,042,496.35/431,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,028.49

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