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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,994.62, 942,002.64 and 178,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,994.62, 942,002.64 and 178,727.04 is: 268,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,994.62 : 942,002.64 = 178,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,994.62/942,002.64 = 178,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,994.62x = 942,002.64 × 178,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,994.62x = 168,361,343,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,361,343,519.39/627,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,093.61

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