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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,727.60, 976,062.63 and 177,413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,727.60, 976,062.63 and 177,413.01 is: 266,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,727.60 : 976,062.63 = 177,413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,727.60/976,062.63 = 177,413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,727.60x = 976,062.63 × 177,413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,727.60x = 173,166,204,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,166,204,256.50/650,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,111.67

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