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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,566.80, 942,693.99 and 179,291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,566.80, 942,693.99 and 179,291.54 is: 268,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,566.80 : 942,693.99 = 179,291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,566.80/942,693.99 = 179,291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,566.80x = 942,693.99 × 179,291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,566.80x = 169,017,052,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,017,052,502.38/628,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,892.75

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