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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,740.78, 934,111.80 and 173,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,740.78, 934,111.80 and 173,462.58 is: 260,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,740.78 : 934,111.80 = 173,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,740.78/934,111.80 = 173,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,740.78x = 934,111.80 × 173,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,740.78x = 162,033,442,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,033,442,836.44/622,740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,194.05

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