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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,774.42, 977,662.44 and 178,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,774.42, 977,662.44 and 178,463.88 is: 267,696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,774.42 : 977,662.44 = 178,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,774.42/977,662.44 = 178,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,774.42x = 977,662.44 × 178,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,774.42x = 174,477,432,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,477,432,372.67/651,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,696.04

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