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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,155.77, 934,891.11 and 173,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,155.77, 934,891.11 and 173,876.34 is: 260,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,155.77 : 934,891.11 = 173,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,155.77/934,891.11 = 173,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,155.77x = 934,891.11 × 173,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,155.77x = 162,555,444,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,555,444,505.34/623,155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,858.44

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