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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,605.16, 942,938.82 and 179,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,605.16, 942,938.82 and 179,392.24 is: 269,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,605.16 : 942,938.82 = 179,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,605.16/942,938.82 = 179,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,605.16x = 942,938.82 × 179,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,605.16x = 169,155,907,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,155,907,102.76/628,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,097.23

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