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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,842.96, 943,410.65 and 179,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,842.96, 943,410.65 and 179,569.98 is: 269,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,842.96 : 943,410.65 = 179,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,842.96/943,410.65 = 179,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,842.96x = 943,410.65 × 179,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,842.96x = 169,408,230,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,408,230,654.44/628,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,396.72

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