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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,061.52, 941,950.77 and 178,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,061.52, 941,950.77 and 178,772.46 is: 268,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,061.52 : 941,950.77 = 178,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,061.52/941,950.77 = 178,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,061.52x = 941,950.77 × 178,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,061.52x = 168,394,856,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,394,856,351.79/628,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,118.41

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