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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,899.59, 935,812.49 and 174,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,899.59, 935,812.49 and 174,610.52 is: 261,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,899.59 : 935,812.49 = 174,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,899.59/935,812.49 = 174,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,899.59x = 935,812.49 × 174,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,899.59x = 163,402,699,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,402,699,949.28/623,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,905.45

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