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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,944.54, 935,940.27 and 174,653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,944.54, 935,940.27 and 174,653.88 is: 261,987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,944.54 : 935,940.27 = 174,653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,944.54/935,940.27 = 174,653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,944.54x = 935,940.27 × 174,653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,944.54x = 163,465,599,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,465,599,603.75/623,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,987.39

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