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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,943.54, 935,938.77 and 174,652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,943.54, 935,938.77 and 174,652.88 is: 261,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,943.54 : 935,938.77 = 174,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,943.54/935,938.77 = 174,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,943.54x = 935,938.77 × 174,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,943.54x = 163,464,396,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,464,396,349.52/623,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,985.88

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