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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,432.74, 801,722.93 and 179,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,432.74, 801,722.93 and 179,548.25 is: 269,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,432.74 : 801,722.93 = 179,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,432.74/801,722.93 = 179,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,432.74x = 801,722.93 × 179,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,432.74x = 143,947,950,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,947,950,172.94/534,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,347.18

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