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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,942.07, 943,560.65 and 179,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,942.07, 943,560.65 and 179,669.36 is: 269,546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,942.07 : 943,560.65 = 179,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,942.07/943,560.65 = 179,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,942.07x = 943,560.65 × 179,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,942.07x = 169,528,933,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,528,933,838.05/628,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,546.18

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