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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,975.13, 976,462.70 and 177,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,975.13, 976,462.70 and 177,673.10 is: 266,509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,975.13 : 976,462.70 = 177,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,975.13/976,462.70 = 177,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,975.13x = 976,462.70 × 177,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,975.13x = 173,491,149,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,491,149,172.69/650,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,509.64

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