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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,377.42, 936,460.48 and 174,994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,377.42, 936,460.48 and 174,994.90 is: 262,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,377.42 : 936,460.48 = 174,994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,377.42/936,460.48 = 174,994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,377.42x = 936,460.48 × 174,994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,377.42x = 163,875,808,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,875,808,051.55/624,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,462.74

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