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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,465.70, 975,698.55 and 177,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,465.70, 975,698.55 and 177,150.30 is: 265,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,465.70 : 975,698.55 = 177,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,465.70/975,698.55 = 177,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,465.70x = 975,698.55 × 177,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,465.70x = 172,845,290,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,845,290,842.07/650,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,725.45

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