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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,519.36, 927,859.68 and 175,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,519.36, 927,859.68 and 175,298.88 is: 262,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,519.36 : 927,859.68 = 175,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,519.36/927,859.68 = 175,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,519.36x = 927,859.68 × 175,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,519.36x = 162,652,762,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,652,762,701.16/618,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,971.17

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