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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,991.38, 801,984.69 and 179,756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,991.38, 801,984.69 and 179,756.97 is: 269,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,991.38 : 801,984.69 = 179,756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,991.38/801,984.69 = 179,756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,991.38x = 801,984.69 × 179,756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,991.38x = 144,162,337,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,162,337,860.79/534,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,466.66

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