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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,842.40, 943,190.70 and 179,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,842.40, 943,190.70 and 179,632.60 is: 269,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,842.40 : 943,190.70 = 179,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,842.40/943,190.70 = 179,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,842.40x = 943,190.70 × 179,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,842.40x = 169,427,797,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,427,797,736.82/628,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,428.08

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