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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,228.34, 939,258.46 and 176,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,228.34, 939,258.46 and 176,984.38 is: 265,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,228.34 : 939,258.46 = 176,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,228.34/939,258.46 = 176,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,228.34x = 939,258.46 × 176,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,228.34x = 166,234,076,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,234,076,202.86/626,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,452.82

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