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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,962.46, 670,441.98 and 180,719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,962.46, 670,441.98 and 180,719.78 is: 271,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,962.46 : 670,441.98 = 180,719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,962.46/670,441.98 = 180,719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,962.46x = 670,441.98 × 180,719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,962.46x = 121,162,127,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,162,127,128.36/446,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,078.98

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