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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,775.36, 708,955.52 and 177,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,775.36, 708,955.52 and 177,080 is: 265,542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,775.36 : 708,955.52 = 177,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,775.36/708,955.52 = 177,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,775.36x = 708,955.52 × 177,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,775.36x = 125,541,843,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,541,843,481.60/472,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,542.27

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