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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,629, 941,603.34 and 184,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,629, 941,603.34 and 184,397 is: 276,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,629 : 941,603.34 = 184,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,629/941,603.34 = 184,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,629x = 941,603.34 × 184,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,629x = 173,628,831,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,628,831,085.98/627,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,642.46

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