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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,003.83, 937,561.13 and 175,728.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,003.83, 937,561.13 and 175,728.62 is: 263,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,003.83 : 937,561.13 = 175,728.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,003.83/937,561.13 = 175,728.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,003.83x = 937,561.13 × 175,728.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,003.83x = 164,756,317,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,756,317,974.09/625,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,608.49

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