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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,979.24, 1,069,470.68 and 180,500.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,979.24, 1,069,470.68 and 180,500.33 is: 270,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,979.24 : 1,069,470.68 = 180,500.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,979.24/1,069,470.68 = 180,500.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,979.24x = 1,069,470.68 × 180,500.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,979.24x = 193,039,805,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,039,805,317.97/712,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,750.95

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