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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,278.40, 1,068,413.58 and 179,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,278.40, 1,068,413.58 and 179,797.24 is: 269,694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,278.40 : 1,068,413.58 = 179,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,278.40/1,068,413.58 = 179,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,278.40x = 1,068,413.58 × 179,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,278.40x = 192,097,812,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,097,812,862.52/712,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,694.85

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