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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,659.38, 975,960.36 and 177,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,659.38, 975,960.36 and 177,344.72 is: 266,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,659.38 : 975,960.36 = 177,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,659.38/975,960.36 = 177,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,659.38x = 975,960.36 × 177,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,659.38x = 173,081,416,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,081,416,775.30/650,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,009.25

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