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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,592.88, 974,274.48 and 176,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,592.88, 974,274.48 and 176,315.28 is: 264,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,592.88 : 974,274.48 = 176,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,592.88/974,274.48 = 176,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,592.88x = 974,274.48 × 176,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,592.88x = 171,779,477,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,779,477,738.05/649,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,441.75

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