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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,888, 937,491.84 and 181,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,888, 937,491.84 and 181,656 is: 272,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,888 : 937,491.84 = 181,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,888/937,491.84 = 181,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,888x = 937,491.84 × 181,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,888x = 170,301,017,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,301,017,687.04/624,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,530.47

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