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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,626, 943,112.12 and 185,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,626, 943,112.12 and 185,394 is: 278,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,626 : 943,112.12 = 185,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,626/943,112.12 = 185,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,626x = 943,112.12 × 185,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,626x = 174,847,328,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,847,328,375.28/628,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,142.06

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