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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,839.40, 943,186.20 and 179,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,839.40, 943,186.20 and 179,629.60 is: 269,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,839.40 : 943,186.20 = 179,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,839.40/943,186.20 = 179,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,839.40x = 943,186.20 × 179,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,839.40x = 169,424,159,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,424,159,831.52/628,839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,423.58

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