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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,960.23, 971,829.57 and 174,534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,960.23, 971,829.57 and 174,534.87 is: 261,772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,960.23 : 971,829.57 = 174,534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,960.23/971,829.57 = 174,534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,960.23x = 971,829.57 × 174,534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,960.23x = 169,618,146,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618,146,003.55/647,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,772.47

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