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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,837.40, 943,183.20 and 179,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,837.40, 943,183.20 and 179,627.60 is: 269,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,837.40 : 943,183.20 = 179,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,837.40/943,183.20 = 179,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,837.40x = 943,183.20 × 179,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,837.40x = 169,421,734,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,421,734,576.32/628,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,420.58

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