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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,950.49, 917,708.52 and 179,547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,950.49, 917,708.52 and 179,547.26 is: 269,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,950.49 : 917,708.52 = 179,547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,950.49/917,708.52 = 179,547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,950.49x = 917,708.52 × 179,547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,950.49x = 164,772,052,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,772,052,538.93/611,950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,257.16

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