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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,811.40, 938,717.10 and 182,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,811.40, 938,717.10 and 182,579.40 is: 273,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,811.40 : 938,717.10 = 182,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,811.40/938,717.10 = 182,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,811.40x = 938,717.10 × 182,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,811.40x = 171,390,404,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,390,404,887.74/625,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,869.10

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