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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,007.08, 937,566 and 175,731.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,007.08, 937,566 and 175,731.87 is: 263,613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,007.08 : 937,566 = 175,731.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,007.08/937,566 = 175,731.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,007.08x = 937,566 × 175,731.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,007.08x = 164,760,226,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,760,226,428.42/625,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,613.38

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