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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,233.89, 972,350.83 and 174,918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,233.89, 972,350.83 and 174,918.49 is: 262,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,233.89 : 972,350.83 = 174,918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,233.89/972,350.83 = 174,918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,233.89x = 972,350.83 × 174,918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,233.89x = 170,082,136,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,082,136,721.62/648,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,377.73

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