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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,602.78, 943,050.63 and 179,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,602.78, 943,050.63 and 179,329.86 is: 269,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,602.78 : 943,050.63 = 179,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,602.78/943,050.63 = 179,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,602.78x = 943,050.63 × 179,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,602.78x = 169,117,137,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,117,137,450.81/628,602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,036.57

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