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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,283.58, 936,403.46 and 175,000.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,283.58, 936,403.46 and 175,000.88 is: 262,495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,283.58 : 936,403.46 = 175,000.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,283.58/936,403.46 = 175,000.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,283.58x = 936,403.46 × 175,000.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,283.58x = 163,871,429,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,871,429,535.05/624,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,495.18

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