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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,042.59, 939,080.07 and 170,637.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,042.59, 939,080.07 and 170,637.58 is: 255,960.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,042.59 : 939,080.07 = 170,637.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,042.59/939,080.07 = 170,637.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,042.59x = 939,080.07 × 170,637.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,042.59x = 160,242,345,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,242,345,022.44/626,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,960.77

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