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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,348.78, 936,417.62 and 174,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,348.78, 936,417.62 and 174,966.30 is: 262,419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,348.78 : 936,417.62 = 174,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,348.78/936,417.62 = 174,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,348.78x = 936,417.62 × 174,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,348.78x = 163,841,526,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,841,526,226.21/624,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,419.87

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