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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,244.91, 939,405.24 and 176,999.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,244.91, 939,405.24 and 176,999.37 is: 265,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,244.91 : 939,405.24 = 176,999.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,244.91/939,405.24 = 176,999.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,244.91x = 939,405.24 × 176,999.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,244.91x = 166,274,135,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,274,135,654.70/626,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,509.76

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