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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,329.95, 771,545.72 and 177,326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,329.95, 771,545.72 and 177,326.30 is: 266,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,329.95 : 771,545.72 = 177,326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,329.95/771,545.72 = 177,326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,329.95x = 771,545.72 × 177,326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,329.95x = 136,815,350,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,815,350,180.62/514,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,006.97

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