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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,060.52, 941,949.28 and 178,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,060.52, 941,949.28 and 178,771.44 is: 268,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,060.52 : 941,949.28 = 178,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,060.52/941,949.28 = 178,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,060.52x = 941,949.28 × 178,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,060.52x = 168,393,629,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,393,629,192.56/628,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,116.88

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