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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,907.52, 932,866.50 and 172,663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,907.52, 932,866.50 and 172,663.43 is: 258,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,907.52 : 932,866.50 = 172,663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,907.52/932,866.50 = 172,663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,907.52x = 932,866.50 × 172,663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,907.52x = 161,071,924,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,071,924,957.76/621,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,996.59

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