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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,451.80, 801,751.54 and 179,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,451.80, 801,751.54 and 179,567.32 is: 269,375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,451.80 : 801,751.54 = 179,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,451.80/801,751.54 = 179,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,451.80x = 801,751.54 × 179,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,451.80x = 143,968,375,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,968,375,343.67/534,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,375.79

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