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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,369.68, 714,099.66 and 176,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,369.68, 714,099.66 and 176,770.12 is: 264,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,369.68 : 714,099.66 = 176,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,369.68/714,099.66 = 176,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,369.68x = 714,099.66 × 176,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,369.68x = 126,231,482,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,231,482,590.16/476,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,986.39

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