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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,537, 936,831.42 and 181,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,537, 936,831.42 and 181,305 is: 271,965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,537 : 936,831.42 = 181,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,537/936,831.42 = 181,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,537x = 936,831.42 × 181,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,537x = 169,852,220,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,852,220,603.10/624,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,965.02

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