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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,292.72, 939,470.67 and 177,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,292.72, 939,470.67 and 177,045.84 is: 265,577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,292.72 : 939,470.67 = 177,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,292.72/939,470.67 = 177,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,292.72x = 939,470.67 × 177,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,292.72x = 166,329,373,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,329,373,925.51/626,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,577.69

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