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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,714.60, 938,488.63 and 176,471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,714.60, 938,488.63 and 176,471.54 is: 264,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,714.60 : 938,488.63 = 176,471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,714.60/938,488.63 = 176,471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,714.60x = 938,488.63 × 176,471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,714.60x = 165,616,529,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,616,529,885.69/625,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,683.82

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