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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,238.70, 973,858.10 and 175,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,238.70, 973,858.10 and 175,924.07 is: 263,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,238.70 : 973,858.10 = 175,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,238.70/973,858.10 = 175,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,238.70x = 973,858.10 × 175,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,238.70x = 171,325,080,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,325,080,554.47/649,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,886.12

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