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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,636, 924,954.24 and 173,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,636, 924,954.24 and 173,404 is: 260,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,636 : 924,954.24 = 173,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,636/924,954.24 = 173,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,636x = 924,954.24 × 173,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,636x = 160,390,765,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,390,765,032.96/616,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,106.07

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