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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,232.24, 975,249.92 and 176,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,232.24, 975,249.92 and 176,954.52 is: 265,404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,232.24 : 975,249.92 = 176,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,232.24/975,249.92 = 176,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,232.24x = 975,249.92 × 176,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,232.24x = 172,574,881,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574,881,473.64/650,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,404.99

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