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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,644, 943,139.12 and 185,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,644, 943,139.12 and 185,412 is: 278,169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,644 : 943,139.12 = 185,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,644/943,139.12 = 185,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,644x = 943,139.12 × 185,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,644x = 174,869,310,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,869,310,517.44/628,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,169.06

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