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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,471.94, 942,716.68 and 179,192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,471.94, 942,716.68 and 179,192.98 is: 268,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,471.94 : 942,716.68 = 179,192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,471.94/942,716.68 = 179,192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,471.94x = 942,716.68 × 179,192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,471.94x = 168,928,211,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,928,211,184.91/628,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,791.97

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