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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,865.31, 943,152.17 and 179,574.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,865.31, 943,152.17 and 179,574.51 is: 269,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,865.31 : 943,152.17 = 179,574.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,865.31/943,152.17 = 179,574.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,865.31x = 943,152.17 × 179,574.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,865.31x = 169,366,087,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,366,087,885.31/628,865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,320.13

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