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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,231.20, 973,846.80 and 175,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,231.20, 973,846.80 and 175,975.20 is: 263,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,231.20 : 973,846.80 = 175,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,231.20/973,846.80 = 175,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,231.20x = 973,846.80 × 175,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,231.20x = 171,372,885,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,372,885,399.36/649,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,962.80

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