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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,106.78, 976,507.05 and 177,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,106.78, 976,507.05 and 177,679.60 is: 266,477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,106.78 : 976,507.05 = 177,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,106.78/976,507.05 = 177,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,106.78x = 976,507.05 × 177,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,106.78x = 173,505,382,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,505,382,041.18/651,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,477.62

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