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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,338.83, 974,008.24 and 176,011.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,338.83, 974,008.24 and 176,011.89 is: 264,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,338.83 : 974,008.24 = 176,011.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,338.83/974,008.24 = 176,011.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,338.83x = 974,008.24 × 176,011.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,338.83x = 171,437,028,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,437,028,095.48/649,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,017.83

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