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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,999.82, 937,555.12 and 175,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,999.82, 937,555.12 and 175,724.62 is: 263,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,999.82 : 937,555.12 = 175,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,999.82/937,555.12 = 175,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,999.82x = 937,555.12 × 175,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,999.82x = 164,751,517,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,751,517,191.05/624,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,602.50

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