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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,912.28, 971,891.19 and 174,608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,912.28, 971,891.19 and 174,608.94 is: 261,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,912.28 : 971,891.19 = 174,608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,912.28/971,891.19 = 174,608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,912.28x = 971,891.19 × 174,608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,912.28x = 169,700,890,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,700,890,481.24/647,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,919.55

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