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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,849.42, 1,067,695.11 and 179,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,849.42, 1,067,695.11 and 179,370.42 is: 269,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,849.42 : 1,067,695.11 = 179,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,849.42/1,067,695.11 = 179,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,849.42x = 1,067,695.11 × 179,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,849.42x = 191,512,920,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,512,920,312.65/711,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,035.72

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