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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,838.94, 1,067,679.36 and 179,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,838.94, 1,067,679.36 and 179,359.92 is: 269,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,838.94 : 1,067,679.36 = 179,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,838.94/1,067,679.36 = 179,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,838.94x = 1,067,679.36 × 179,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,838.94x = 191,498,884,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,498,884,595.25/711,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,019.96

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