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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,576.38, 942,895.71 and 179,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,576.38, 942,895.71 and 179,363.43 is: 269,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,576.38 : 942,895.71 = 179,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,576.38/942,895.71 = 179,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,576.38x = 942,895.71 × 179,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,576.38x = 169,121,008,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,121,008,677.89/628,576.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,054.03

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