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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,539.28, 1,067,270.31 and 179,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,539.28, 1,067,270.31 and 179,059.32 is: 268,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,539.28 : 1,067,270.31 = 179,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,539.28/1,067,270.31 = 179,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,539.28x = 1,067,270.31 × 179,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,539.28x = 191,104,695,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,104,695,964.79/711,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,579.26

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