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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,162.56, 930,341.60 and 265,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,162.56, 930,341.60 and 265,178.56 is: 397,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,162.56 : 930,341.60 = 265,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,162.56/930,341.60 = 265,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,162.56x = 930,341.60 × 265,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,162.56x = 246,706,645,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,706,645,796.10/620,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,809.64

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