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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,257, 933,385.50 and 179,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,257, 933,385.50 and 179,025 is: 268,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,257 : 933,385.50 = 179,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,257/933,385.50 = 179,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,257x = 933,385.50 × 179,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,257x = 167,099,339,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,099,339,137.50/622,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,537.50

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