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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,899.66, 1,069,349.25 and 180,423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,899.66, 1,069,349.25 and 180,423.42 is: 270,635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,899.66 : 1,069,349.25 = 180,423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,899.66/1,069,349.25 = 180,423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,899.66x = 1,069,349.25 × 180,423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,899.66x = 192,935,648,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,935,648,859.44/712,899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,635.07

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