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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,413.12, 933,541.92 and 173,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,413.12, 933,541.92 and 173,167.68 is: 259,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,413.12 : 933,541.92 = 173,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,413.12/933,541.92 = 173,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,413.12x = 933,541.92 × 173,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,413.12x = 161,659,288,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,659,288,469.15/622,413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,729.89

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