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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,926.31, 766,482.44 and 173,949.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,926.31, 766,482.44 and 173,949.71 is: 260,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,926.31 : 766,482.44 = 173,949.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,926.31/766,482.44 = 173,949.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,926.31x = 766,482.44 × 173,949.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,926.31x = 133,329,393,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,329,393,455.93/510,926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,956.21

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