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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,778.08, 767,666.96 and 179,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,778.08, 767,666.96 and 179,354.08 is: 269,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,778.08 : 767,666.96 = 179,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,778.08/767,666.96 = 179,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,778.08x = 767,666.96 × 179,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,778.08x = 137,684,201,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,684,201,357.20/511,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,031.06

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