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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,545.70, 971,318.55 and 174,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,545.70, 971,318.55 and 174,278.90 is: 261,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,545.70 : 971,318.55 = 174,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,545.70/971,318.55 = 174,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,545.70x = 971,318.55 × 174,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,545.70x = 169,280,328,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,280,328,443.60/647,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,418.35

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