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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,852.20, 976,278.30 and 177,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,852.20, 976,278.30 and 177,536.80 is: 266,305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,852.20 : 976,278.30 = 177,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,852.20/976,278.30 = 177,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,852.20x = 976,278.30 × 177,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,852.20x = 173,325,325,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,325,325,291.44/650,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,305.20

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