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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,285.72, 667,959.36 and 179,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,285.72, 667,959.36 and 179,046.28 is: 268,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,285.72 : 667,959.36 = 179,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,285.72/667,959.36 = 179,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,285.72x = 667,959.36 × 179,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,285.72x = 119,595,638,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,595,638,599.18/445,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,581.80

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