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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,584, 936,901.92 and 181,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,584, 936,901.92 and 181,352 is: 272,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,584 : 936,901.92 = 181,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,584/936,901.92 = 181,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,584x = 936,901.92 × 181,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,584x = 169,909,036,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,909,036,995.84/624,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,035.53

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