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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,362.39, 974,043.51 and 176,035.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,362.39, 974,043.51 and 176,035.42 is: 264,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,362.39 : 974,043.51 = 176,035.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,362.39/974,043.51 = 176,035.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,362.39x = 974,043.51 × 176,035.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,362.39x = 171,466,158,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,466,158,381.12/649,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,053.11

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