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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,853.70, 976,280.55 and 177,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,853.70, 976,280.55 and 177,538.30 is: 266,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,853.70 : 976,280.55 = 177,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,853.70/976,280.55 = 177,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,853.70x = 976,280.55 × 177,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,853.70x = 173,327,189,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,327,189,170.07/650,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,307.45

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