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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,580.98, 801,991.14 and 179,585.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,580.98, 801,991.14 and 179,585.31 is: 269,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,580.98 : 801,991.14 = 179,585.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,580.98/801,991.14 = 179,585.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,580.98x = 801,991.14 × 179,585.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,580.98x = 144,025,827,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,025,827,494.15/534,580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,418.17

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