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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,751.62, 1,067,548.45 and 179,272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,751.62, 1,067,548.45 and 179,272.61 is: 268,889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,751.62 : 1,067,548.45 = 179,272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,751.62/1,067,548.45 = 179,272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,751.62x = 1,067,548.45 × 179,272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,751.62x = 191,382,191,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,382,191,595.21/711,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,889.01

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