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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,792.88, 935,523.24 and 174,485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,792.88, 935,523.24 and 174,485.88 is: 261,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,792.88 : 935,523.24 = 174,485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,792.88/935,523.24 = 174,485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,792.88x = 935,523.24 × 174,485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,792.88x = 163,235,595,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,235,595,791.85/623,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,682.36

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