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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,949.56, 917,707.12 and 179,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,949.56, 917,707.12 and 179,546.33 is: 269,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,949.56 : 917,707.12 = 179,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,949.56/917,707.12 = 179,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,949.56x = 917,707.12 × 179,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,949.56x = 164,770,947,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,770,947,256.27/611,949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,255.77

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