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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,727.06, 976,061.83 and 177,412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,727.06, 976,061.83 and 177,412.47 is: 266,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,727.06 : 976,061.83 = 177,412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,727.06/976,061.83 = 177,412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,727.06x = 976,061.83 × 177,412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,727.06x = 173,165,539,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,165,539,245.96/650,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,110.86

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