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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,231.72, 972,347.55 and 174,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,231.72, 972,347.55 and 174,917.08 is: 262,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,231.72 : 972,347.55 = 174,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,231.72/972,347.55 = 174,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,231.72x = 972,347.55 × 174,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,231.72x = 170,080,194,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,080,194,191.15/648,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,375.61

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