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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,588.52, 767,452.86 and 174,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,588.52, 767,452.86 and 174,538.76 is: 261,832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,588.52 : 767,452.86 = 174,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,588.52/767,452.86 = 174,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,588.52x = 767,452.86 × 174,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,588.52x = 133,950,270,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,950,270,542.85/511,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,832.05

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