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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,588, 936,907.92 and 181,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,588, 936,907.92 and 181,356 is: 272,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,588 : 936,907.92 = 181,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,588/936,907.92 = 181,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,588x = 936,907.92 × 181,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,588x = 169,913,872,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,913,872,739.52/624,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,041.53

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