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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,906, 937,518.84 and 181,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,906, 937,518.84 and 181,674 is: 272,557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,906 : 937,518.84 = 181,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,906/937,518.84 = 181,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,906x = 937,518.84 × 181,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,906x = 170,322,797,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,322,797,738.16/624,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,557.47

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