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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,708.32, 767,097.84 and 179,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,708.32, 767,097.84 and 179,102.88 is: 268,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,708.32 : 767,097.84 = 179,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,708.32/767,097.84 = 179,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,708.32x = 767,097.84 × 179,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,708.32x = 137,389,432,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,389,432,385.78/511,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,491.69

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