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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,567, 924,850.54 and 173,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,567, 924,850.54 and 173,335 is: 260,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,567 : 924,850.54 = 173,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,567/924,850.54 = 173,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,567x = 924,850.54 × 173,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,567x = 160,308,968,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,308,968,350.90/616,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,002.51

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