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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,261.42, 1,068,388.04 and 179,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,261.42, 1,068,388.04 and 179,780.24 is: 269,669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,261.42 : 1,068,388.04 = 179,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,261.42/1,068,388.04 = 179,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,261.42x = 1,068,388.04 × 179,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,261.42x = 192,075,058,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,075,058,244.33/712,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,669.33

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