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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,588.80, 942,892.08 and 179,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,588.80, 942,892.08 and 179,309.76 is: 268,967.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,588.80 : 942,892.08 = 179,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,588.80/942,892.08 = 179,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,588.80x = 942,892.08 × 179,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,588.80x = 169,069,752,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,069,752,570.70/628,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,967.17

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