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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,029.80, 768,044.70 and 179,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,029.80, 768,044.70 and 179,639.40 is: 269,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,029.80 : 768,044.70 = 179,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,029.80/768,044.70 = 179,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,029.80x = 768,044.70 × 179,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,029.80x = 137,971,089,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,971,089,081.18/512,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,459.10

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