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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,548.47, 669,844.59 and 180,275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,548.47, 669,844.59 and 180,275.77 is: 270,422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,548.47 : 669,844.59 = 180,275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,548.47/669,844.59 = 180,275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,548.47x = 669,844.59 × 180,275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,548.47x = 120,756,749,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,756,749,242.58/446,548.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,422.49

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