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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,607.98, 802,031.67 and 179,612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,607.98, 802,031.67 and 179,612.34 is: 269,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,607.98 : 802,031.67 = 179,612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,607.98/802,031.67 = 179,612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,607.98x = 802,031.67 × 179,612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,607.98x = 144,054,785,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,054,785,002.81/534,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,458.73

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