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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,326.46, 973,989.69 and 176,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,326.46, 973,989.69 and 176,011.82 is: 264,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,326.46 : 973,989.69 = 176,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,326.46/973,989.69 = 176,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,326.46x = 973,989.69 × 176,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,326.46x = 171,433,696,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,433,696,120.60/649,326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,017.73

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