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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,938.69, 943,555.59 and 179,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,938.69, 943,555.59 and 179,665.98 is: 269,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,938.69 : 943,555.59 = 179,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,938.69/943,555.59 = 179,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,938.69x = 943,555.59 × 179,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,938.69x = 169,524,839,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,524,839,761.83/628,938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,541.12

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