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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,227.34, 939,256.97 and 176,983.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,227.34, 939,256.97 and 176,983.38 is: 265,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,227.34 : 939,256.97 = 176,983.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,227.34/939,256.97 = 176,983.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,227.34x = 939,256.97 × 176,983.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,227.34x = 166,232,872,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,232,872,354.24/626,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,451.32

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