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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,486.96, 801,702.36 and 179,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,486.96, 801,702.36 and 179,508.24 is: 269,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,486.96 : 801,702.36 = 179,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,486.96/801,702.36 = 179,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,486.96x = 801,702.36 × 179,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,486.96x = 143,912,179,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,912,179,647.45/534,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,252.93

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