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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,243.68, 970,864.68 and 173,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,243.68, 970,864.68 and 173,929.04 is: 260,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,243.68 : 970,864.68 = 173,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,243.68/970,864.68 = 173,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,243.68x = 970,864.68 × 173,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,243.68x = 168,861,561,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,861,561,762.31/647,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,893.33

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