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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,401.44, 942,460.14 and 179,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,401.44, 942,460.14 and 179,112.62 is: 268,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,401.44 : 942,460.14 = 179,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,401.44/942,460.14 = 179,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,401.44x = 942,460.14 × 179,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,401.44x = 168,806,504,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,806,504,920.97/628,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,628.45

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