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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,570, 924,855.04 and 173,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,570, 924,855.04 and 173,338 is: 260,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,570 : 924,855.04 = 173,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,570/924,855.04 = 173,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,570x = 924,855.04 × 173,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,570x = 160,312,522,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,312,522,923.52/616,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,007.01

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