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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,076.52, 941,973.30 and 178,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,076.52, 941,973.30 and 178,787.46 is: 268,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,076.52 : 941,973.30 = 178,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,076.52/941,973.30 = 178,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,076.52x = 941,973.30 × 178,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,076.52x = 168,413,013,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,413,013,694.82/628,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,140.92

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