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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,582, 936,898.92 and 181,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,582, 936,898.92 and 181,350 is: 272,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,582 : 936,898.92 = 181,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,582/936,898.92 = 181,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,582x = 936,898.92 × 181,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,582x = 169,906,619,142
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,906,619,142/624,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,032.53

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