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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,996.70, 802,585.26 and 179,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,996.70, 802,585.26 and 179,926.31 is: 269,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,996.70 : 802,585.26 = 179,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,996.70/802,585.26 = 179,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,996.70x = 802,585.26 × 179,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,996.70x = 144,406,206,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,406,206,298.65/534,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,919.81

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