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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,878.73, 935,818.26 and 174,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,878.73, 935,818.26 and 174,665.77 is: 261,998.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,878.73 : 935,818.26 = 174,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,878.73/935,818.26 = 174,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,878.73x = 935,818.26 × 174,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,878.73x = 163,455,416,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,455,416,962.96/623,878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,998.70

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