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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,241.28, 969,348.12 and 172,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,241.28, 969,348.12 and 172,926.72 is: 259,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,241.28 : 969,348.12 = 172,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,241.28/969,348.12 = 172,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,241.28x = 969,348.12 × 172,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,241.28x = 167,626,190,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,626,190,929.77/646,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,386.39

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