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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,184.32, 970,710.87 and 173,808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,184.32, 970,710.87 and 173,808.17 is: 260,694.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,184.32 : 970,710.87 = 173,808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,184.32/970,710.87 = 173,808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,184.32x = 970,710.87 × 173,808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,184.32x = 168,717,479,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,717,479,913.81/647,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,694.63

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