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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,566, 924,849.24 and 173,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,566, 924,849.24 and 173,334 is: 260,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,566 : 924,849.24 = 173,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,566/924,849.24 = 173,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,566x = 924,849.24 × 173,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,566x = 160,307,818,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,307,818,166.16/616,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,001.07

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