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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,304.14, 975,437.87 and 176,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,304.14, 975,437.87 and 176,993.60 is: 265,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,304.14 : 975,437.87 = 176,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,304.14/975,437.87 = 176,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,304.14x = 975,437.87 × 176,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,304.14x = 172,646,254,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,646,254,425.48/650,304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,485.40

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