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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,457.11, 975,655.57 and 170,673.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,457.11, 975,655.57 and 170,673.05 is: 256,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,457.11 : 975,655.57 = 170,673.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,457.11/975,655.57 = 170,673.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,457.11x = 975,655.57 × 170,673.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,457.11x = 166,518,111,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518,111,881.39/650,457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,001.68

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