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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,400.44, 942,458.64 and 179,111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,400.44, 942,458.64 and 179,111.62 is: 268,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,400.44 : 942,458.64 = 179,111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,400.44/942,458.64 = 179,111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,400.44x = 942,458.64 × 179,111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,400.44x = 168,805,293,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,805,293,793.40/628,400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,626.95

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