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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,043.92, 934,552.44 and 173,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,043.92, 934,552.44 and 173,752.80 is: 260,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,043.92 : 934,552.44 = 173,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,043.92/934,552.44 = 173,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,043.92x = 934,552.44 × 173,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,043.92x = 162,381,103,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381,103,196.83/623,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,625.45

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