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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,999.68, 713,778 and 176,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,999.68, 713,778 and 176,468.16 is: 264,620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,999.68 : 713,778 = 176,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,999.68/713,778 = 176,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,999.68x = 713,778 × 176,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,999.68x = 125,959,090,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,959,090,308.48/475,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,620.12

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