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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,298.13, 973,947.20 and 175,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,298.13, 973,947.20 and 175,983.49 is: 263,975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,298.13 : 973,947.20 = 175,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,298.13/973,947.20 = 175,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,298.13x = 973,947.20 × 175,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,298.13x = 171,398,627,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,398,627,331.73/649,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,975.24

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