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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,472.19, 942,717.06 and 179,193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,472.19, 942,717.06 and 179,193.23 is: 268,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,472.19 : 942,717.06 = 179,193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,472.19/942,717.06 = 179,193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,472.19x = 942,717.06 × 179,193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,472.19x = 168,928,510,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,928,510,243.92/628,472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,792.34

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