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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,285.64, 939,489.95 and 177,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,285.64, 939,489.95 and 177,009.96 is: 265,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,285.64 : 939,489.95 = 177,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,285.64/939,489.95 = 177,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,285.64x = 939,489.95 × 177,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,285.64x = 166,299,078,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,299,078,469.90/626,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,532.32

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