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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,486.82, 1,067,151.30 and 179,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,486.82, 1,067,151.30 and 179,007.94 is: 268,492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,486.82 : 1,067,151.30 = 179,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,486.82/1,067,151.30 = 179,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,486.82x = 1,067,151.30 × 179,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,486.82x = 191,028,555,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,028,555,881.32/711,486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,492.05

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