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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,358.56, 975,555.08 and 177,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,358.56, 975,555.08 and 177,053.60 is: 265,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,358.56 : 975,555.08 = 177,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,358.56/975,555.08 = 177,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,358.56x = 975,555.08 × 177,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,358.56x = 172,725,538,912.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,725,538,912.29/650,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,585.09

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