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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,659.41, 943,023.96 and 179,345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,659.41, 943,023.96 and 179,345.73 is: 269,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,659.41 : 943,023.96 = 179,345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,659.41/943,023.96 = 179,345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,659.41x = 943,023.96 × 179,345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,659.41x = 169,127,320,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,127,320,513.69/628,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,028.54

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