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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,359.27, 942,396.95 and 179,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,359.27, 942,396.95 and 179,070.50 is: 268,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,359.27 : 942,396.95 = 179,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,359.27/942,396.95 = 179,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,359.27x = 942,396.95 × 179,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,359.27x = 168,755,487,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,755,487,427.64/628,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,565.29

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