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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,459.96, 801,661.86 and 179,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,459.96, 801,661.86 and 179,481.24 is: 269,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,459.96 : 801,661.86 = 179,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,459.96/801,661.86 = 179,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,459.96x = 801,661.86 × 179,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,459.96x = 143,883,264,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,883,264,693.51/534,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,212.43

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