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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,522.10, 671,284.97 and 181,287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,522.10, 671,284.97 and 181,287.65 is: 271,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,522.10 : 671,284.97 = 181,287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,522.10/671,284.97 = 181,287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,522.10x = 671,284.97 × 181,287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,522.10x = 121,695,673,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,695,673,785.18/447,522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,932.21

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