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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,471.44, 942,715.93 and 179,192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,471.44, 942,715.93 and 179,192.48 is: 268,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,471.44 : 942,715.93 = 179,192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,471.44/942,715.93 = 179,192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,471.44x = 942,715.93 × 179,192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,471.44x = 168,927,603,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,927,603,762.00/628,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,791.22

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