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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,769.83, 671,653.22 and 181,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,769.83, 671,653.22 and 181,529.72 is: 272,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,769.83 : 671,653.22 = 181,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,769.83/671,653.22 = 181,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,769.83x = 671,653.22 × 181,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,769.83x = 121,925,019,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,925,019,216.48/447,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,293.96

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