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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,645, 943,140.62 and 185,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,645, 943,140.62 and 185,413 is: 278,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,645 : 943,140.62 = 185,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,645/943,140.62 = 185,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,645x = 943,140.62 × 185,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,645x = 174,870,531,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,870,531,776.06/628,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,170.56

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