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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,085.70, 970,628.55 and 173,818.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,085.70, 970,628.55 and 173,818.90 is: 260,728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,085.70 : 970,628.55 = 173,818.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,085.70/970,628.55 = 173,818.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,085.70x = 970,628.55 × 173,818.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,085.70x = 168,713,586,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,713,586,869.60/647,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,728.35

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