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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,268.43, 1,068,398.55 and 179,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,268.43, 1,068,398.55 and 179,787.24 is: 269,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,268.43 : 1,068,398.55 = 179,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,268.43/1,068,398.55 = 179,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,268.43x = 1,068,398.55 × 179,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,268.43x = 192,084,426,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,084,426,524.50/712,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,679.83

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