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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,262.90, 935,052.03 and 173,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,262.90, 935,052.03 and 173,983.44 is: 261,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,262.90 : 935,052.03 = 173,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,262.90/935,052.03 = 173,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,262.90x = 935,052.03 × 173,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,262.90x = 162,683,568,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,683,568,758.38/623,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,019.18

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