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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,538.52, 936,833.68 and 181,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,538.52, 936,833.68 and 181,306.52 is: 271,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,538.52 : 936,833.68 = 181,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,538.52/936,833.68 = 181,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,538.52x = 936,833.68 × 181,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,538.52x = 169,854,054,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,854,054,339.59/624,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,967.30

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