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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,413.44, 942,478.08 and 179,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,413.44, 942,478.08 and 179,124.68 is: 268,646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,413.44 : 942,478.08 = 179,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,413.44/942,478.08 = 179,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,413.44x = 942,478.08 × 179,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,413.44x = 168,821,084,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,821,084,487.01/628,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,646.52

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