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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,984.70, 976,477.05 and 177,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,984.70, 976,477.05 and 177,717.90 is: 266,576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,984.70 : 976,477.05 = 177,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,984.70/976,477.05 = 177,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,984.70x = 976,477.05 × 177,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,984.70x = 173,537,450,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,537,450,724.20/650,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,576.85

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