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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,472.94, 942,718.19 and 179,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,472.94, 942,718.19 and 179,193.98 is: 268,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,472.94 : 942,718.19 = 179,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,472.94/942,718.19 = 179,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,472.94x = 942,718.19 × 179,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,472.94x = 168,929,425,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,929,425,945.32/628,472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,793.48

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