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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,352.24, 975,429.92 and 177,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,352.24, 975,429.92 and 177,074.88 is: 265,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,352.24 : 975,429.92 = 177,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,352.24/975,429.92 = 177,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,352.24x = 975,429.92 × 177,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,352.24x = 172,724,136,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,724,136,032.41/650,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,585.52

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