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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,611.58, 939,953.92 and 177,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,611.58, 939,953.92 and 177,294.86 is: 265,952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,611.58 : 939,953.92 = 177,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,611.58/939,953.92 = 177,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,611.58x = 939,953.92 × 177,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,611.58x = 166,648,998,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,648,998,652.85/626,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,952.63

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