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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,775.48, 941,521.35 and 178,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,775.48, 941,521.35 and 178,486.48 is: 267,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,775.48 : 941,521.35 = 178,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,775.48/941,521.35 = 178,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,775.48x = 941,521.35 × 178,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,775.48x = 168,048,831,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,048,831,606.35/627,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,689.38

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