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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,952.91, 1,069,430.18 and 180,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,952.91, 1,069,430.18 and 180,473.96 is: 270,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,952.91 : 1,069,430.18 = 180,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,952.91/1,069,430.18 = 180,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,952.91x = 1,069,430.18 × 180,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,952.91x = 193,004,301,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,004,301,299.32/712,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,711.15

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