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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,529, 671,295.30 and 181,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,529, 671,295.30 and 181,294.54 is: 271,942.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,529 : 671,295.30 = 181,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,529/671,295.30 = 181,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,529x = 671,295.30 × 181,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,529x = 121,702,172,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,702,172,617.66/447,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,942.54

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