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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,928, 1,010,950.32 and 175,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,928, 1,010,950.32 and 175,292 is: 262,953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,928 : 1,010,950.32 = 175,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,928/1,010,950.32 = 175,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,928x = 1,010,950.32 × 175,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,928x = 177,211,503,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,211,503,493.44/673,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,953.17

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