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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,085.07, 934,544.55 and 173,768.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,085.07, 934,544.55 and 173,768.30 is: 260,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,085.07 : 934,544.55 = 173,768.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,085.07/934,544.55 = 173,768.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,085.07x = 934,544.55 × 173,768.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,085.07x = 162,394,221,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,394,221,001.86/623,085.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,629.29

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