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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,546.48, 936,845.64 and 181,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,546.48, 936,845.64 and 181,314.48 is: 271,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,546.48 : 936,845.64 = 181,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,546.48/936,845.64 = 181,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,546.48x = 936,845.64 × 181,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,546.48x = 169,863,680,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,863,680,056.87/624,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,979.24

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