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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,377.80, 768,566.70 and 179,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,377.80, 768,566.70 and 179,953.80 is: 269,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,377.80 : 768,566.70 = 179,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,377.80/768,566.70 = 179,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,377.80x = 768,566.70 × 179,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,377.80x = 138,306,498,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,306,498,218.46/512,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,930.70

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