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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,004.57, 937,562.24 and 175,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,004.57, 937,562.24 and 175,729.37 is: 263,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,004.57 : 937,562.24 = 175,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,004.57/937,562.24 = 175,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,004.57x = 937,562.24 × 175,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,004.57x = 164,757,217,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,757,217,522.50/625,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,609.62

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