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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,522.08, 942,791.78 and 179,243.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,522.08, 942,791.78 and 179,243.00 is: 268,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,522.08 : 942,791.78 = 179,243.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,522.08/942,791.78 = 179,243.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,522.08x = 942,791.78 × 179,243.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,522.08x = 168,988,821,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,988,821,412.37/628,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,866.96

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