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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,347.30, 942,552.09 and 179,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,347.30, 942,552.09 and 179,134.35 is: 268,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,347.30 : 942,552.09 = 179,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,347.30/942,552.09 = 179,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,347.30x = 942,552.09 × 179,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,347.30x = 168,843,455,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,843,455,983.29/628,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,710.40

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