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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,537, 924,805.52 and 173,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,537, 924,805.52 and 173,305 is: 259,957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,537 : 924,805.52 = 173,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,537/924,805.52 = 173,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,537x = 924,805.52 × 173,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,537x = 160,273,420,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,273,420,643.60/616,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,957.51

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