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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,891, 937,496.34 and 181,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,891, 937,496.34 and 181,659 is: 272,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,891 : 937,496.34 = 181,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,891/937,496.34 = 181,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,891x = 937,496.34 × 181,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,891x = 170,304,647,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,304,647,628.06/624,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,534.97

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