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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,013.98, 691,047.34 and 176,627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,013.98, 691,047.34 and 176,627.43 is: 264,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,013.98 : 691,047.34 = 176,627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,013.98/691,047.34 = 176,627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,013.98x = 691,047.34 × 176,627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,013.98x = 122,057,915,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,057,915,230.97/461,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,759.69

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