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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,991.86, 801,985.44 and 179,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,991.86, 801,985.44 and 179,757.46 is: 269,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,991.86 : 801,985.44 = 179,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,991.86/801,985.44 = 179,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,991.86x = 801,985.44 × 179,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,991.86x = 144,162,865,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,162,865,651.38/534,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,467.40

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