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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,879.65, 935,819.61 and 174,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,879.65, 935,819.61 and 174,666.68 is: 262,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,879.65 : 935,819.61 = 174,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,879.65/935,819.61 = 174,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,879.65x = 935,819.61 × 174,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,879.65x = 163,456,504,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,456,504,357.60/623,879.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,000.06

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