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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,731.26, 976,068.12 and 177,416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,731.26, 976,068.12 and 177,416.64 is: 266,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,731.26 : 976,068.12 = 177,416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,731.26/976,068.12 = 177,416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,731.26x = 976,068.12 × 177,416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,731.26x = 173,170,726,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,170,726,261.52/650,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,117.12

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