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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,364.56, 975,564.08 and 177,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,364.56, 975,564.08 and 177,059.60 is: 265,594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,364.56 : 975,564.08 = 177,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,364.56/975,564.08 = 177,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,364.56x = 975,564.08 × 177,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,364.56x = 172,732,985,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,732,985,779.17/650,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,594.09

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