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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,916.57, 935,837.91 and 174,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,916.57, 935,837.91 and 174,627.48 is: 261,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,916.57 : 935,837.91 = 174,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,916.57/935,837.91 = 174,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,916.57x = 935,837.91 × 174,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,916.57x = 163,423,015,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,423,015,911.77/623,916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,930.88

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