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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,558.09, 939,717.99 and 177,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,558.09, 939,717.99 and 177,170.63 is: 265,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,558.09 : 939,717.99 = 177,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,558.09/939,717.99 = 177,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,558.09x = 939,717.99 × 177,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,558.09x = 166,490,423,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,490,423,612.04/626,558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,722.25

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