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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,777.27, 668,832.36 and 179,613.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,777.27, 668,832.36 and 179,613.29 is: 269,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,777.27 : 668,832.36 = 179,613.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,777.27/668,832.36 = 179,613.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,777.27x = 668,832.36 × 179,613.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,777.27x = 120,131,180,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,131,180,638.06/445,777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,487.01

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