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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,931.50, 934,553.31 and 179,699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,931.50, 934,553.31 and 179,699.50 is: 269,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,931.50 : 934,553.31 = 179,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,931.50/934,553.31 = 179,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,931.50x = 934,553.31 × 179,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,931.50x = 167,938,762,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,938,762,530.35/622,931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,594.27

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