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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,364.74, 975,523.67 and 170,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,364.74, 975,523.67 and 170,588.71 is: 255,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,364.74 : 975,523.67 = 170,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,364.74/975,523.67 = 170,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,364.74x = 975,523.67 × 170,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,364.74x = 166,413,324,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,413,324,439.77/650,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,876.92

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