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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,536.72, 974,305.55 and 176,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,536.72, 974,305.55 and 176,222.04 is: 264,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,536.72 : 974,305.55 = 176,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,536.72/974,305.55 = 176,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,536.72x = 974,305.55 × 176,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,536.72x = 171,694,112,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,694,112,044.88/649,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,333.19

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