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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,327.90, 691,663.74 and 176,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,327.90, 691,663.74 and 176,777.34 is: 265,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,327.90 : 691,663.74 = 176,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,327.90/691,663.74 = 176,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,327.90x = 691,663.74 × 176,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,327.90x = 122,270,476,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,270,476,131.65/461,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,040.28

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