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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,852.70, 976,279.05 and 177,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,852.70, 976,279.05 and 177,537.30 is: 266,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,852.70 : 976,279.05 = 177,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,852.70/976,279.05 = 177,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,852.70x = 976,279.05 × 177,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,852.70x = 173,325,946,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,325,946,583.57/650,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,305.95

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