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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,928.93, 672,169.50 and 181,691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,928.93, 672,169.50 and 181,691.75 is: 272,649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,928.93 : 672,169.50 = 181,691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,928.93/672,169.50 = 181,691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,928.93x = 672,169.50 × 181,691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,928.93x = 122,127,654,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,127,654,432.05/447,928.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,649.63

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