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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,588.38, 713,475.81 and 176,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,588.38, 713,475.81 and 176,071.26 is: 264,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,588.38 : 713,475.81 = 176,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,588.38/713,475.81 = 176,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,588.38x = 713,475.81 × 176,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,588.38x = 125,622,584,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,622,584,846.22/475,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,141.41

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