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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,789.47, 935,546.25 and 174,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,789.47, 935,546.25 and 174,389.52 is: 261,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,789.47 : 935,546.25 = 174,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,789.47/935,546.25 = 174,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,789.47x = 935,546.25 × 174,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,789.47x = 163,149,465,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,149,465,637.56/623,789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,545.72

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