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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,944.69, 943,564.59 and 179,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,944.69, 943,564.59 and 179,671.98 is: 269,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,944.69 : 943,564.59 = 179,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,944.69/943,564.59 = 179,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,944.69x = 943,564.59 × 179,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,944.69x = 169,532,118,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,532,118,143.19/628,944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,550.12

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