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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,838.48, 925,258.68 and 173,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,838.48, 925,258.68 and 173,606.48 is: 260,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,838.48 : 925,258.68 = 173,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,838.48/925,258.68 = 173,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,838.48x = 925,258.68 × 173,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,838.48x = 160,630,902,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,630,902,524.25/616,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,409.99

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