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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,975.64, 722,203.02 and 177,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,975.64, 722,203.02 and 177,951.72 is: 266,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,975.64 : 722,203.02 = 177,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,975.64/722,203.02 = 177,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,975.64x = 722,203.02 × 177,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,975.64x = 128,517,269,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,517,269,598.19/481,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,646.82

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