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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,657.16, 943,020.59 and 179,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,657.16, 943,020.59 and 179,343.48 is: 269,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,657.16 : 943,020.59 = 179,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,657.16/943,020.59 = 179,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,657.16x = 943,020.59 × 179,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,657.16x = 169,124,593,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,124,593,425.54/628,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,025.16

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