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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,365.56, 975,565.58 and 177,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,365.56, 975,565.58 and 177,060.60 is: 265,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,365.56 : 975,565.58 = 177,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,365.56/975,565.58 = 177,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,365.56x = 975,565.58 × 177,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,365.56x = 172,734,226,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,734,226,934.15/650,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,595.59

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