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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,269, 933,403.50 and 179,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,269, 933,403.50 and 179,037 is: 268,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,269 : 933,403.50 = 179,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,269/933,403.50 = 179,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,269x = 933,403.50 × 179,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,269x = 167,113,762,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,113,762,429.50/622,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,555.50

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