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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,862.22, 770,601.63 and 176,807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,862.22, 770,601.63 and 176,807.54 is: 265,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,862.22 : 770,601.63 = 176,807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,862.22/770,601.63 = 176,807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,862.22x = 770,601.63 × 176,807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,862.22x = 136,248,178,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,248,178,520.29/513,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,145.35

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