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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,982.70, 976,474.05 and 177,715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,982.70, 976,474.05 and 177,715.90 is: 266,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,982.70 : 976,474.05 = 177,715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,982.70/976,474.05 = 177,715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,982.70x = 976,474.05 × 177,715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,982.70x = 173,534,964,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,534,964,622.40/650,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,573.85

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