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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,509.64, 1,068,665.62 and 179,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,509.64, 1,068,665.62 and 179,997.80 is: 269,971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,509.64 : 1,068,665.62 = 179,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,509.64/1,068,665.62 = 179,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,509.64x = 1,068,665.62 × 179,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,509.64x = 192,357,460,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,357,460,535.64/712,509.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,971.73

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