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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,105.70, 970,658.55 and 173,838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,105.70, 970,658.55 and 173,838.90 is: 260,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,105.70 : 970,658.55 = 173,838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,105.70/970,658.55 = 173,838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,105.70x = 970,658.55 × 173,838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,105.70x = 168,738,214,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,738,214,607.60/647,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,758.35

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