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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,093.20, 970,639.80 and 173,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,093.20, 970,639.80 and 173,826.40 is: 260,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,093.20 : 970,639.80 = 173,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,093.20/970,639.80 = 173,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,093.20x = 970,639.80 × 173,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,093.20x = 168,722,822,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,722,822,130.72/647,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,739.60

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