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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,363.64, 975,522.03 and 170,587.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,363.64, 975,522.03 and 170,587.62 is: 255,875.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,363.64 : 975,522.03 = 170,587.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,363.64/975,522.03 = 170,587.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,363.64x = 975,522.03 × 170,587.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,363.64x = 166,411,981,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,411,981,355.27/650,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,875.28

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