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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,968.28, 971,841.67 and 174,542.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,968.28, 971,841.67 and 174,542.93 is: 261,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,968.28 : 971,841.67 = 174,542.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,968.28/971,841.67 = 174,542.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,968.28x = 971,841.67 × 174,542.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,968.28x = 169,628,087,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,628,087,282.33/647,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,784.55

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