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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,957.60, 940,436.40 and 183,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,957.60, 940,436.40 and 183,725.60 is: 275,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,957.60 : 940,436.40 = 183,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,957.60/940,436.40 = 183,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,957.60x = 940,436.40 × 183,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,957.60x = 172,782,241,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,782,241,851.84/626,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,588.40

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