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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,641.33, 943,108.40 and 179,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,641.33, 943,108.40 and 179,368.35 is: 269,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,641.33 : 943,108.40 = 179,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,641.33/943,108.40 = 179,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,641.33x = 943,108.40 × 179,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,641.33x = 169,163,797,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,163,797,579.14/628,641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,094.30

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