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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,582.44, 801,993.34 and 179,586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,582.44, 801,993.34 and 179,586.78 is: 269,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,582.44 : 801,993.34 = 179,586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,582.44/801,993.34 = 179,586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,582.44x = 801,993.34 × 179,586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,582.44x = 144,027,401,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,027,401,736.53/534,582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,420.37

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