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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,243.91, 939,403.74 and 176,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,243.91, 939,403.74 and 176,998.37 is: 265,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,243.91 : 939,403.74 = 176,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,243.91/939,403.74 = 176,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,243.91x = 939,403.74 × 176,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,243.91x = 166,272,926,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,272,926,718.63/626,243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,508.25

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