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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,955.93, 769,449.51 and 175,991.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,955.93, 769,449.51 and 175,991.86 is: 263,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,955.93 : 769,449.51 = 175,991.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,955.93/769,449.51 = 175,991.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,955.93x = 769,449.51 × 175,991.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,955.93x = 135,416,850,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,416,850,440.99/512,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,993.15

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