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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,535.20, 971,302.80 and 174,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,535.20, 971,302.80 and 174,268.40 is: 261,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,535.20 : 971,302.80 = 174,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,535.20/971,302.80 = 174,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,535.20x = 971,302.80 × 174,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,535.20x = 169,267,384,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,267,384,871.52/647,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,402.60

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