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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,292.44, 777,478.03 and 176,629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,292.44, 777,478.03 and 176,629.69 is: 264,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,292.44 : 777,478.03 = 176,629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,292.44/777,478.03 = 176,629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,292.44x = 777,478.03 × 176,629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,292.44x = 137,325,699,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,325,699,533.32/518,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,957.94

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