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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,441.82, 1,067,083.96 and 178,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,441.82, 1,067,083.96 and 178,962.81 is: 268,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,441.82 : 1,067,083.96 = 178,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,441.82/1,067,083.96 = 178,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,441.82x = 1,067,083.96 × 178,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,441.82x = 190,968,343,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,968,343,987.53/711,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,424.40

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