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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,568.64, 975,754.32 and 177,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,568.64, 975,754.32 and 177,291.76 is: 265,910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,568.64 : 975,754.32 = 177,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,568.64/975,754.32 = 177,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,568.64x = 975,754.32 × 177,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,568.64x = 172,993,200,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,993,200,720.40/650,568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,910.76

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