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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,285.58, 936,406.46 and 175,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,285.58, 936,406.46 and 175,002.88 is: 262,498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,285.58 : 936,406.46 = 175,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,285.58/936,406.46 = 175,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,285.58x = 936,406.46 × 175,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,285.58x = 163,873,827,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,873,827,350.61/624,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,498.18

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