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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,580.67, 801,990.68 and 179,585.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,580.67, 801,990.68 and 179,585.01 is: 269,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,580.67 : 801,990.68 = 179,585.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,580.67/801,990.68 = 179,585.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,580.67x = 801,990.68 × 179,585.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,580.67x = 144,025,502,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,025,502,282.73/534,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,417.71

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