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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,244.59, 669,498.12 and 179,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,244.59, 669,498.12 and 179,867.99 is: 269,854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,244.59 : 669,498.12 = 179,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,244.59/669,498.12 = 179,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,244.59x = 669,498.12 × 179,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,244.59x = 120,421,282,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,421,282,826.92/446,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,854.88

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