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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,180.82, 970,705.62 and 173,804.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,180.82, 970,705.62 and 173,804.67 is: 260,689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,180.82 : 970,705.62 = 173,804.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,180.82/970,705.62 = 173,804.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,180.82x = 970,705.62 × 173,804.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,180.82x = 168,713,169,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,713,169,951.25/647,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,689.39

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