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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,969.28, 971,843.17 and 174,543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,969.28, 971,843.17 and 174,543.93 is: 261,786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,969.28 : 971,843.17 = 174,543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,969.28/971,843.17 = 174,543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,969.28x = 971,843.17 × 174,543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,969.28x = 169,629,326,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,629,326,235.46/647,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,786.06

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