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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,972.35, 672,873.69 and 182,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,972.35, 672,873.69 and 182,421.24 is: 273,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,972.35 : 672,873.69 = 182,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,972.35/672,873.69 = 182,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,972.35x = 672,873.69 × 182,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,972.35x = 122,746,452,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,746,452,893.18/448,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,394.24

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