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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,243.37, 939,415.77 and 176,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,243.37, 939,415.77 and 176,967.96 is: 265,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,243.37 : 939,415.77 = 176,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,243.37/939,415.77 = 176,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,243.37x = 939,415.77 × 176,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,243.37x = 166,246,492,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,246,492,408.73/626,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,466.27

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