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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,346.31, 942,550.60 and 179,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,346.31, 942,550.60 and 179,133.36 is: 268,708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,346.31 : 942,550.60 = 179,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,346.31/942,550.60 = 179,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,346.31x = 942,550.60 × 179,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,346.31x = 168,842,255,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,842,255,948.02/628,346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,708.92

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