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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,986.87, 801,977.94 and 179,752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,986.87, 801,977.94 and 179,752.46 is: 269,459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,986.87 : 801,977.94 = 179,752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,986.87/801,977.94 = 179,752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,986.87x = 801,977.94 × 179,752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,986.87x = 144,157,503,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,157,503,570.84/534,986.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,459.89

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