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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,574, 924,861.04 and 173,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,574, 924,861.04 and 173,342 is: 260,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,574 : 924,861.04 = 173,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,574/924,861.04 = 173,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,574x = 924,861.04 × 173,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,574x = 160,317,262,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,317,262,395.68/616,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,013.01

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