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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,259, 933,388.50 and 179,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,259, 933,388.50 and 179,027 is: 268,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,259 : 933,388.50 = 179,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,259/933,388.50 = 179,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,259x = 933,388.50 × 179,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,259x = 167,101,742,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,101,742,989.50/622,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,540.50

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