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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,919.56, 941,879.52 and 184,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,919.56, 941,879.52 and 184,687.56 is: 277,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,919.56 : 941,879.52 = 184,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,919.56/941,879.52 = 184,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,919.56x = 941,879.52 × 184,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,919.56x = 173,953,430,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,953,430,362.77/627,919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,031.39

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