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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,359.56, 975,556.58 and 177,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,359.56, 975,556.58 and 177,054.60 is: 265,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,359.56 : 975,556.58 = 177,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,359.56/975,556.58 = 177,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,359.56x = 975,556.58 × 177,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,359.56x = 172,726,780,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,726,780,049.27/650,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,586.59

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