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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,274.40, 1,068,407.58 and 179,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,274.40, 1,068,407.58 and 179,793.24 is: 269,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,274.40 : 1,068,407.58 = 179,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,274.40/1,068,407.58 = 179,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,274.40x = 1,068,407.58 × 179,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,274.40x = 192,092,460,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,092,460,448.76/712,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,688.85

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