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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,412.44, 801,657.58 and 179,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,412.44, 801,657.58 and 179,423.48 is: 269,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,412.44 : 801,657.58 = 179,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,412.44/801,657.58 = 179,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,412.44x = 801,657.58 × 179,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,412.44x = 143,836,192,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,836,192,771.98/534,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,148.29

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