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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,534, 936,826.92 and 181,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,534, 936,826.92 and 181,302 is: 271,960.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,534 : 936,826.92 = 181,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,534/936,826.92 = 181,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,534x = 936,826.92 × 181,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,534x = 169,848,594,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,848,594,249.84/624,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,960.52

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