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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,297.13, 973,945.70 and 175,982.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,297.13, 973,945.70 and 175,982.49 is: 263,973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,297.13 : 973,945.70 = 175,982.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,297.13/973,945.70 = 175,982.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,297.13x = 973,945.70 × 175,982.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,297.13x = 171,397,389,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,397,389,410.79/649,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,973.74

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