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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,950.06, 971,859.47 and 174,683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,950.06, 971,859.47 and 174,683.26 is: 262,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,950.06 : 971,859.47 = 174,683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,950.06/971,859.47 = 174,683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,950.06x = 971,859.47 × 174,683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,950.06x = 169,767,579,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,767,579,608.06/647,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,007.20

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