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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,979.20, 940,468.80 and 153,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,979.20, 940,468.80 and 153,669.20 is: 230,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,979.20 : 940,468.80 = 153,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,979.20/940,468.80 = 153,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,979.20x = 940,468.80 × 153,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,979.20x = 144,521,088,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,521,088,120.96/626,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,503.80

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