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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,243.93, 970,865.06 and 173,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,243.93, 970,865.06 and 173,929.29 is: 260,893.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,243.93 : 970,865.06 = 173,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,243.93/970,865.06 = 173,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,243.93x = 970,865.06 × 173,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,243.93x = 168,861,869,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,861,869,701.96/647,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,893.71

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