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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,109.70, 970,664.55 and 173,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,109.70, 970,664.55 and 173,842.90 is: 260,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,109.70 : 970,664.55 = 173,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,109.70/970,664.55 = 173,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,109.70x = 970,664.55 × 173,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,109.70x = 168,743,140,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,743,140,299.20/647,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,764.35

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