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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,084.70, 970,627.05 and 173,817.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,084.70, 970,627.05 and 173,817.90 is: 260,726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,084.70 : 970,627.05 = 173,817.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,084.70/970,627.05 = 173,817.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,084.70x = 970,627.05 × 173,817.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,084.70x = 168,712,355,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,712,355,514.20/647,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,726.85

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