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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,252.06, 975,279.54 and 176,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,252.06, 975,279.54 and 176,974.30 is: 265,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,252.06 : 975,279.54 = 176,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,252.06/975,279.54 = 176,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,252.06x = 975,279.54 × 176,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,252.06x = 172,599,413,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,599,413,895.82/650,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,434.63

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