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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,533, 924,799.50 and 173,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,533, 924,799.50 and 173,301 is: 259,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,533 : 924,799.50 = 173,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,533/924,799.50 = 173,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,533x = 924,799.50 × 173,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,533x = 160,268,678,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,268,678,149.50/616,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,951.50

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