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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,732.79, 668,591.89 and 179,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,732.79, 668,591.89 and 179,486.60 is: 269,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,732.79 : 668,591.89 = 179,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,732.79/668,591.89 = 179,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,732.79x = 668,591.89 × 179,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,732.79x = 120,003,281,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003,281,332.00/445,732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,226.96

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