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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,055.78, 696,214.35 and 179,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,055.78, 696,214.35 and 179,832.18 is: 269,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,055.78 : 696,214.35 = 179,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,055.78/696,214.35 = 179,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,055.78x = 696,214.35 × 179,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,055.78x = 125,201,744,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,201,744,307.78/464,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,798.91

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