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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,619.54, 977,298.09 and 178,352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,619.54, 977,298.09 and 178,352.74 is: 267,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,619.54 : 977,298.09 = 178,352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,619.54/977,298.09 = 178,352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,619.54x = 977,298.09 × 178,352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,619.54x = 174,303,792,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,303,792,148.27/651,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,493.19

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