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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,297.98, 973,946.98 and 175,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,297.98, 973,946.98 and 175,983.34 is: 263,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,297.98 : 973,946.98 = 175,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,297.98/973,946.98 = 175,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,297.98x = 973,946.98 × 175,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,297.98x = 171,398,443,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,398,443,960.73/649,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,975.01

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