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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,503.12, 1,068,655.80 and 179,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,503.12, 1,068,655.80 and 179,991.36 is: 269,962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,503.12 : 1,068,655.80 = 179,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,503.12/1,068,655.80 = 179,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,503.12x = 1,068,655.80 × 179,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,503.12x = 192,348,810,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,348,810,813.89/712,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,962.06

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