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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,252.31, 975,279.91 and 176,974.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,252.31, 975,279.91 and 176,974.55 is: 265,435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,252.31 : 975,279.91 = 176,974.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,252.31/975,279.91 = 176,974.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,252.31x = 975,279.91 × 176,974.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,252.31x = 172,599,723,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,599,723,196.29/650,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,435.00

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