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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,558.20, 971,337.30 and 174,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,558.20, 971,337.30 and 174,291.40 is: 261,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,558.20 : 971,337.30 = 174,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,558.20/971,337.30 = 174,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,558.20x = 971,337.30 × 174,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,558.20x = 169,295,737,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,295,737,889.22/647,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,437.10

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