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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,237.68, 970,855.68 and 173,923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,237.68, 970,855.68 and 173,923.04 is: 260,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,237.68 : 970,855.68 = 173,923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,237.68/970,855.68 = 173,923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,237.68x = 970,855.68 × 173,923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,237.68x = 168,854,171,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,854,171,266.87/647,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,884.33

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