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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,563.20, 971,344.80 and 174,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,563.20, 971,344.80 and 174,296.40 is: 261,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,563.20 : 971,344.80 = 174,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,563.20/971,344.80 = 174,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,563.20x = 971,344.80 × 174,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,563.20x = 169,301,901,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,301,901,798.72/647,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,444.60

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