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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,508.09, 671,263.96 and 181,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,508.09, 671,263.96 and 181,273.65 is: 271,911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,508.09 : 671,263.96 = 181,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,508.09/671,263.96 = 181,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,508.09x = 671,263.96 × 181,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,508.09x = 121,682,465,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,682,465,512.12/447,508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,911.21

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