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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,536.52, 936,830.68 and 181,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,536.52, 936,830.68 and 181,304.52 is: 271,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,536.52 : 936,830.68 = 181,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,536.52/936,830.68 = 181,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,536.52x = 936,830.68 × 181,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,536.52x = 169,851,636,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,851,636,758.67/624,536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,964.30

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