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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,472.66, 1,068,708.98 and 179,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,472.66, 1,068,708.98 and 179,995.22 is: 269,992.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,472.66 : 1,068,708.98 = 179,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,472.66/1,068,708.98 = 179,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,472.66x = 1,068,708.98 × 179,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,472.66x = 192,362,507,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,362,507,971.08/712,472.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,992.83

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