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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,961.98, 671,975.76 and 178,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,961.98, 671,975.76 and 178,195.52 is: 267,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,961.98 : 671,975.76 = 178,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,961.98/671,975.76 = 178,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,961.98x = 671,975.76 × 178,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,961.98x = 119,743,069,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,743,069,980.60/447,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,306.32

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