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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,906.52, 671,884.26 and 181,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,906.52, 671,884.26 and 181,627.48 is: 272,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,906.52 : 671,884.26 = 181,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,906.52/671,884.26 = 181,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,906.52x = 671,884.26 × 181,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,906.52x = 122,032,644,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,032,644,995.47/447,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,451.15

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