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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,067.70, 970,601.55 and 173,826.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,067.70, 970,601.55 and 173,826.10 is: 260,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,067.70 : 970,601.55 = 173,826.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,067.70/970,601.55 = 173,826.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,067.70x = 970,601.55 × 173,826.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,067.70x = 168,715,882,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,715,882,090.46/647,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,739.15

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