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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,357.77, 942,394.70 and 179,069.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,357.77, 942,394.70 and 179,069.00 is: 268,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,357.77 : 942,394.70 = 179,069.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,357.77/942,394.70 = 179,069.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,357.77x = 942,394.70 × 179,069.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,357.77x = 168,753,672,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,753,672,270.00/628,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,563.04

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