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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,901.50, 937,512.09 and 181,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,901.50, 937,512.09 and 181,669.50 is: 272,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,901.50 : 937,512.09 = 181,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,901.50/937,512.09 = 181,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,901.50x = 937,512.09 × 181,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,901.50x = 170,317,352,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,317,352,634.26/624,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,550.72

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