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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,726.81, 976,061.46 and 177,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,726.81, 976,061.46 and 177,412.22 is: 266,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,726.81 : 976,061.46 = 177,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,726.81/976,061.46 = 177,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,726.81x = 976,061.46 × 177,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,726.81x = 173,165,230,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,165,230,475.04/650,726.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,110.49

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