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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,480.71, 942,729.84 and 179,201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,480.71, 942,729.84 and 179,201.61 is: 268,804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,480.71 : 942,729.84 = 179,201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,480.71/942,729.84 = 179,201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,480.71x = 942,729.84 × 179,201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,480.71x = 168,938,705,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,938,705,123.04/628,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,804.92

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