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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,055.28, 696,213.60 and 179,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,055.28, 696,213.60 and 179,831.68 is: 269,798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,055.28 : 696,213.60 = 179,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,055.28/696,213.60 = 179,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,055.28x = 696,213.60 × 179,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,055.28x = 125,201,261,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,201,261,326.85/464,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,798.16

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