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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,912.82, 935,832.29 and 174,623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,912.82, 935,832.29 and 174,623.73 is: 261,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,912.82 : 935,832.29 = 174,623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,912.82/935,832.29 = 174,623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,912.82x = 935,832.29 × 174,623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,912.82x = 163,418,524,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,418,524,261.12/623,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,925.25

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