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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,883.77, 937,325.70 and 175,586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,883.77, 937,325.70 and 175,586.49 is: 263,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,883.77 : 937,325.70 = 175,586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,883.77/937,325.70 = 175,586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,883.77x = 937,325.70 × 175,586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,883.77x = 164,581,729,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,581,729,649.79/624,883.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,379.75

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