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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,727.09, 976,061.88 and 177,412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,727.09, 976,061.88 and 177,412.50 is: 266,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,727.09 : 976,061.88 = 177,412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,727.09/976,061.88 = 177,412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,727.09x = 976,061.88 × 177,412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,727.09x = 173,165,580,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,165,580,725.66/650,727.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,110.91

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