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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,853.20, 976,279.80 and 177,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,853.20, 976,279.80 and 177,537.80 is: 266,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,853.20 : 976,279.80 = 177,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,853.20/976,279.80 = 177,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,853.20x = 976,279.80 × 177,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,853.20x = 173,326,567,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,326,567,876.44/650,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,306.70

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