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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,607.16, 942,941.82 and 179,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,607.16, 942,941.82 and 179,394.24 is: 269,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,607.16 : 942,941.82 = 179,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,607.16/942,941.82 = 179,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,607.16x = 942,941.82 × 179,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,607.16x = 169,158,331,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,158,331,163.12/628,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,100.23

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