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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,815.83, 943,370.15 and 179,542.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,815.83, 943,370.15 and 179,542.85 is: 269,356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,815.83 : 943,370.15 = 179,542.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,815.83/943,370.15 = 179,542.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,815.83x = 943,370.15 × 179,542.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,815.83x = 169,375,359,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,375,359,721.36/628,815.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,356.07

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