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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,535.75, 936,829.55 and 181,303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,535.75, 936,829.55 and 181,303.75 is: 271,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,535.75 : 936,829.55 = 181,303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,535.75/936,829.55 = 181,303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,535.75x = 936,829.55 × 181,303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,535.75x = 169,850,710,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,850,710,525.81/624,535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,963.15

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