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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,174.89, 1,068,264.26 and 179,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,174.89, 1,068,264.26 and 179,695.88 is: 269,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,174.89 : 1,068,264.26 = 179,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,174.89/1,068,264.26 = 179,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,174.89x = 1,068,264.26 × 179,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,174.89x = 191,962,686,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,962,686,273.25/712,174.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,544.31

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