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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,327.46, 973,991.19 and 176,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,327.46, 973,991.19 and 176,012.82 is: 264,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,327.46 : 973,991.19 = 176,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,327.46/973,991.19 = 176,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,327.46x = 973,991.19 × 176,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,327.46x = 171,434,936,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,434,936,007.06/649,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,019.23

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