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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,007.20, 970,510.80 and 173,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,007.20, 970,510.80 and 173,740.40 is: 260,610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,007.20 : 970,510.80 = 173,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,007.20/970,510.80 = 173,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,007.20x = 970,510.80 × 173,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,007.20x = 168,616,934,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616,934,596.32/647,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,610.60

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