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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.58, 648,288.66 and 179,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.58, 648,288.66 and 179,280.30 is: 269,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.58 : 648,288.66 = 179,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.58/648,288.66 = 179,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.58x = 648,288.66 × 179,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.58x = 116,225,385,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,225,385,451.40/431,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,040.51

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