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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,239.47, 691,792.29 and 177,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,239.47, 691,792.29 and 177,001.59 is: 265,476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,239.47 : 691,792.29 = 177,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,239.47/691,792.29 = 177,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,239.47x = 691,792.29 × 177,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,239.47x = 122,448,335,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,448,335,279.74/461,239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,476.71

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