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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,473.66, 1,068,710.48 and 179,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,473.66, 1,068,710.48 and 179,996.22 is: 269,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,473.66 : 1,068,710.48 = 179,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,473.66/1,068,710.48 = 179,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,473.66x = 1,068,710.48 × 179,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,473.66x = 192,363,846,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,363,846,674.39/712,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,994.33

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