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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,456.61, 975,654.82 and 170,672.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,456.61, 975,654.82 and 170,672.55 is: 256,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,456.61 : 975,654.82 = 170,672.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,456.61/975,654.82 = 170,672.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,456.61x = 975,654.82 × 170,672.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,456.61x = 166,517,496,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,517,496,049.19/650,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,000.93

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