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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,971.29, 971,846.16 and 174,545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,971.29, 971,846.16 and 174,545.93 is: 261,789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,971.29 : 971,846.16 = 174,545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,971.29/971,846.16 = 174,545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,971.29x = 971,846.16 × 174,545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,971.29x = 169,631,786,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,631,786,954.90/647,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,789.05

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