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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,950.37, 971,859.94 and 174,683.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,950.37, 971,859.94 and 174,683.57 is: 262,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,950.37 : 971,859.94 = 174,683.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,950.37/971,859.94 = 174,683.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,950.37x = 971,859.94 × 174,683.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,950.37x = 169,767,962,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,767,962,985.77/647,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,007.66

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