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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,586.23, 801,999 and 179,590.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,586.23, 801,999 and 179,590.55 is: 269,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,586.23 : 801,999 = 179,590.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,586.23/801,999 = 179,590.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,586.23x = 801,999 × 179,590.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,586.23x = 144,031,437,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,031,437,499.46/534,586.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,426.01

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