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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,297.03, 975,427.20 and 176,986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,297.03, 975,427.20 and 176,986.49 is: 265,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,297.03 : 975,427.20 = 176,986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,297.03/975,427.20 = 176,986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,297.03x = 975,427.20 × 176,986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,297.03x = 172,637,431,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,637,431,501.39/650,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,474.74

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