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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,629.62, 770,245.98 and 176,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,629.62, 770,245.98 and 176,606.44 is: 264,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,629.62 : 770,245.98 = 176,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,629.62/770,245.98 = 176,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,629.62x = 770,245.98 × 176,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,629.62x = 136,030,400,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,030,400,452.11/513,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,841.42

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