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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,606, 924,909.04 and 173,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,606, 924,909.04 and 173,374 is: 260,061.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,606 : 924,909.04 = 173,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,606/924,909.04 = 173,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,606x = 924,909.04 × 173,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,606x = 160,355,179,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,355,179,900.96/616,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,061.01

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