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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,411.44, 942,475.08 and 179,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,411.44, 942,475.08 and 179,122.68 is: 268,643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,411.44 : 942,475.08 = 179,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,411.44/942,475.08 = 179,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,411.44x = 942,475.08 × 179,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,411.44x = 168,818,662,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,818,662,162.81/628,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,643.52

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