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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,950.31, 971,859.84 and 174,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,950.31, 971,859.84 and 174,683.51 is: 262,007.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,950.31 : 971,859.84 = 174,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,950.31/971,859.84 = 174,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,950.31x = 971,859.84 × 174,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,950.31x = 169,767,888,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,767,888,079.24/647,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,007.57

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