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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,572, 924,858.04 and 173,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,572, 924,858.04 and 173,340 is: 260,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,572 : 924,858.04 = 173,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,572/924,858.04 = 173,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,572x = 924,858.04 × 173,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,572x = 160,314,892,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,314,892,653.60/616,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,010.01

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