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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,766.24, 940,029.12 and 177,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,766.24, 940,029.12 and 177,378.60 is: 266,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,766.24 : 940,029.12 = 177,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,766.24/940,029.12 = 177,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,766.24x = 940,029.12 × 177,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,766.24x = 166,741,049,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,741,049,264.83/626,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,033.87

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