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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,695.06, 976,013.86 and 177,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,695.06, 976,013.86 and 177,380.44 is: 266,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,695.06 : 976,013.86 = 177,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,695.06/976,013.86 = 177,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,695.06x = 976,013.86 × 177,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,695.06x = 173,125,767,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,125,767,932.90/650,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,062.83

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