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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,741.78, 934,113.30 and 173,463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,741.78, 934,113.30 and 173,463.58 is: 260,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,741.78 : 934,113.30 = 173,463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,741.78/934,113.30 = 173,463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,741.78x = 934,113.30 × 173,463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,741.78x = 162,034,637,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,034,637,143.61/622,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,195.55

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