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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,889, 937,493.34 and 181,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,889, 937,493.34 and 181,657 is: 272,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,889 : 937,493.34 = 181,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,889/937,493.34 = 181,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,889x = 937,493.34 × 181,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,889x = 170,302,227,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,302,227,664.38/624,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,531.97

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