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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,705.12, 934,058.59 and 173,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,705.12, 934,058.59 and 173,427.28 is: 260,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,705.12 : 934,058.59 = 173,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,705.12/934,058.59 = 173,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,705.12x = 934,058.59 × 173,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,705.12x = 161,991,237,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991,237,855.62/622,705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,141.17

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