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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,590.83, 943,032.65 and 179,317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,590.83, 943,032.65 and 179,317.85 is: 269,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,590.83 : 943,032.65 = 179,317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,590.83/943,032.65 = 179,317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,590.83x = 943,032.65 × 179,317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,590.83x = 169,102,581,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,102,581,666.05/628,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,018.53

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