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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,183.32, 970,709.37 and 173,807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,183.32, 970,709.37 and 173,807.17 is: 260,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,183.32 : 970,709.37 = 173,807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,183.32/970,709.37 = 173,807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,183.32x = 970,709.37 × 173,807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,183.32x = 168,716,248,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,716,248,492.18/647,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,693.13

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