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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,485.88, 1,067,149.80 and 179,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,485.88, 1,067,149.80 and 179,007 is: 268,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,485.88 : 1,067,149.80 = 179,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,485.88/1,067,149.80 = 179,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,485.88x = 1,067,149.80 × 179,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,485.88x = 191,027,284,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,027,284,248.60/711,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,490.62

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