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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,337.70, 827,006.55 and 177,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,337.70, 827,006.55 and 177,360.70 is: 266,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,337.70 : 827,006.55 = 177,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,337.70/827,006.55 = 177,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,337.70x = 827,006.55 × 177,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,337.70x = 146,678,460,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,678,460,612.59/551,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,041.05

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