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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,841.04, 1,069,263.86 and 180,362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,841.04, 1,069,263.86 and 180,362.03 is: 270,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,841.04 : 1,069,263.86 = 180,362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,841.04/1,069,263.86 = 180,362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,841.04x = 1,069,263.86 × 180,362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,841.04x = 192,854,594,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,854,594,147.11/712,841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,543.62

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