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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,981.70, 976,472.55 and 177,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,981.70, 976,472.55 and 177,714.90 is: 266,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,981.70 : 976,472.55 = 177,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,981.70/976,472.55 = 177,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,981.70x = 976,472.55 × 177,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,981.70x = 173,533,721,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,533,721,576.00/650,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,572.35

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