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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,470.42, 942,707.57 and 155,155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,470.42, 942,707.57 and 155,155.83 is: 232,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,470.42 : 942,707.57 = 155,155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,470.42/942,707.57 = 155,155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,470.42x = 942,707.57 × 155,155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,470.42x = 146,266,574,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,266,574,694.85/628,470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,734.22

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