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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,696.06, 976,015.36 and 177,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,696.06, 976,015.36 and 177,381.44 is: 266,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,696.06 : 976,015.36 = 177,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,696.06/976,015.36 = 177,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,696.06x = 976,015.36 × 177,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,696.06x = 173,127,010,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,127,010,018.92/650,696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,064.33

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