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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,991.07, 691,461.70 and 176,817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,991.07, 691,461.70 and 176,817.76 is: 265,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,991.07 : 691,461.70 = 176,817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,991.07/691,461.70 = 176,817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,991.07x = 691,461.70 × 176,817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,991.07x = 122,262,706,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,262,706,749.09/460,991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,217.08

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