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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,673.75, 943,019.28 and 179,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,673.75, 943,019.28 and 179,394.48 is: 269,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,673.75 : 943,019.28 = 179,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,673.75/943,019.28 = 179,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,673.75x = 943,019.28 × 179,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,673.75x = 169,172,453,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,172,453,365.57/628,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,094.19

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