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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,395.79, 691,618.70 and 177,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,395.79, 691,618.70 and 177,010.62 is: 265,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,395.79 : 691,618.70 = 177,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,395.79/691,618.70 = 177,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,395.79x = 691,618.70 × 177,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,395.79x = 122,423,852,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,423,852,739.55/461,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,333.70

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