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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,363.74, 975,522.17 and 170,587.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,363.74, 975,522.17 and 170,587.71 is: 255,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,363.74 : 975,522.17 = 170,587.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,363.74/975,522.17 = 170,587.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,363.74x = 975,522.17 × 170,587.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,363.74x = 166,412,093,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,412,093,461.00/650,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,875.42

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