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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,239.52, 939,416.40 and 176,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,239.52, 939,416.40 and 176,966.88 is: 265,466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,239.52 : 939,416.40 = 176,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,239.52/939,416.40 = 176,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,239.52x = 939,416.40 × 176,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,239.52x = 166,245,589,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,245,589,328.83/626,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,466.46

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