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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,479.88, 1,067,140.92 and 179,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,479.88, 1,067,140.92 and 179,001 is: 268,481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,479.88 : 1,067,140.92 = 179,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,479.88/1,067,140.92 = 179,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,479.88x = 1,067,140.92 × 179,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,479.88x = 191,019,291,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,019,291,820.92/711,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,481.65

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