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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,811.23, 713,876.78 and 176,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,811.23, 713,876.78 and 176,315.94 is: 264,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,811.23 : 713,876.78 = 176,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,811.23/713,876.78 = 176,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,811.23x = 713,876.78 × 176,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,811.23x = 125,867,855,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,867,855,509.87/475,811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,533.18

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