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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,348.24, 975,423.92 and 177,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,348.24, 975,423.92 and 177,070.92 is: 265,579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,348.24 : 975,423.92 = 177,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,348.24/975,423.92 = 177,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,348.24x = 975,423.92 × 177,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,348.24x = 172,719,210,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,719,210,904.41/650,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,579.58

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