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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,474.44, 942,720.44 and 179,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,474.44, 942,720.44 and 179,195.48 is: 268,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,474.44 : 942,720.44 = 179,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,474.44/942,720.44 = 179,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,474.44x = 942,720.44 × 179,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,474.44x = 168,931,241,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,931,241,751.61/628,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,795.72

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