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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,294.63, 975,423.64 and 176,984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,294.63, 975,423.64 and 176,984.09 is: 265,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,294.63 : 975,423.64 = 176,984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,294.63/975,423.64 = 176,984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,294.63x = 975,423.64 × 176,984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,294.63x = 172,634,465,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,634,465,289.89/650,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,471.15

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