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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,058.78, 941,946.66 and 178,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,058.78, 941,946.66 and 178,769.70 is: 268,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,058.78 : 941,946.66 = 178,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,058.78/941,946.66 = 178,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,058.78x = 941,946.66 × 178,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,058.78x = 168,391,521,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391,521,824.20/628,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,114.27

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