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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,975.84, 802,463.76 and 179,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,975.84, 802,463.76 and 179,991.72 is: 269,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,975.84 : 802,463.76 = 179,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,975.84/802,463.76 = 179,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,975.84x = 802,463.76 × 179,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,975.84x = 144,436,832,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,436,832,400.07/534,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,987.58

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