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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,562.60, 936,746.70 and 175,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,562.60, 936,746.70 and 175,239.40 is: 262,831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,562.60 : 936,746.70 = 175,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,562.60/936,746.70 = 175,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,562.60x = 936,746.70 × 175,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,562.60x = 164,154,929,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,154,929,659.98/624,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,831.83

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