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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,065.55, 941,956.77 and 178,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,065.55, 941,956.77 and 178,776.46 is: 268,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,065.55 : 941,956.77 = 178,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,065.55/941,956.77 = 178,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,065.55x = 941,956.77 × 178,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,065.55x = 168,399,696,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,399,696,813.63/628,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,124.40

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