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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,405.44, 942,466.12 and 179,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,405.44, 942,466.12 and 179,116.64 is: 268,634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,405.44 : 942,466.12 = 179,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,405.44/942,466.12 = 179,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,405.44x = 942,466.12 × 179,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,405.44x = 168,811,364,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,811,364,728.24/628,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,634.47

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