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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,558.60, 936,740.70 and 175,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,558.60, 936,740.70 and 175,235.40 is: 262,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,558.60 : 936,740.70 = 175,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,558.60/936,740.70 = 175,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,558.60x = 936,740.70 × 175,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,558.60x = 164,150,131,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,150,131,260.78/624,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,825.83

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