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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,298.22, 939,478.92 and 177,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,298.22, 939,478.92 and 177,051.34 is: 265,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,298.22 : 939,478.92 = 177,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,298.22/939,478.92 = 177,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,298.22x = 939,478.92 × 177,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,298.22x = 166,336,001,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,336,001,687.75/626,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,585.94

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