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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,019.86, 936,029.76 and 174,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,019.86, 936,029.76 and 174,807.24 is: 262,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,019.86 : 936,029.76 = 174,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,019.86/936,029.76 = 174,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,019.86x = 936,029.76 × 174,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,019.86x = 163,624,778,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,624,778,903.46/624,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,210.85

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