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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,254.06, 975,282.54 and 176,976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,254.06, 975,282.54 and 176,976.30 is: 265,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,254.06 : 975,282.54 = 176,976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,254.06/975,282.54 = 176,976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,254.06x = 975,282.54 × 176,976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,254.06x = 172,601,895,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,601,895,383.80/650,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,437.63

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