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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,293.63, 975,422.14 and 176,983.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,293.63, 975,422.14 and 176,983.09 is: 265,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,293.63 : 975,422.14 = 176,983.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,293.63/975,422.14 = 176,983.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,293.63x = 975,422.14 × 176,983.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,293.63x = 172,633,221,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,633,221,510.60/650,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,469.65

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