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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,786.62, 944,504.29 and 174,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,786.62, 944,504.29 and 174,268.14 is: 261,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,786.62 : 944,504.29 = 174,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,786.62/944,504.29 = 174,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,786.62x = 944,504.29 × 174,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,786.62x = 164,597,005,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,597,005,840.32/629,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,353.61

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