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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,631.28, 1,068,946.92 and 180,152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,631.28, 1,068,946.92 and 180,152.31 is: 270,228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,631.28 : 1,068,946.92 = 180,152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,631.28/1,068,946.92 = 180,152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,631.28x = 1,068,946.92 × 180,152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,631.28x = 192,573,256,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,573,256,905.39/712,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,228.47

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