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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,879.23, 935,819.01 and 174,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,879.23, 935,819.01 and 174,666.27 is: 261,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,879.23 : 935,819.01 = 174,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,879.23/935,819.01 = 174,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,879.23x = 935,819.01 × 174,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,879.23x = 163,456,015,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,456,015,871.79/623,879.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,999.45

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