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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,949.68, 971,858.90 and 174,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,949.68, 971,858.90 and 174,682.88 is: 262,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,949.68 : 971,858.90 = 174,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,949.68/971,858.90 = 174,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,949.68x = 971,858.90 × 174,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,949.68x = 169,767,114,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,767,114,471.99/647,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,006.63

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