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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,551.41, 935,329.05 and 174,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,551.41, 935,329.05 and 174,269.32 is: 261,404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,551.41 : 935,329.05 = 174,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,551.41/935,329.05 = 174,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,551.41x = 935,329.05 × 174,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,551.41x = 162,999,155,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,999,155,181.42/623,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,404.52

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