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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,227.52, 739,396.95 and 177,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,227.52, 739,396.95 and 177,462.28 is: 266,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,227.52 : 739,396.95 = 177,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,227.52/739,396.95 = 177,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,227.52x = 739,396.95 × 177,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,227.52x = 131,215,068,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,215,068,572.05/493,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,033.55

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