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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,009.20, 976,513.64 and 177,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,009.20, 976,513.64 and 177,707.12 is: 266,560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,009.20 : 976,513.64 = 177,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,009.20/976,513.64 = 177,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,009.20x = 976,513.64 × 177,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,009.20x = 173,533,426,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,533,426,605.12/651,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,560.64

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