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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,949.21, 943,431.98 and 179,684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,949.21, 943,431.98 and 179,684.73 is: 269,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,949.21 : 943,431.98 = 179,684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,949.21/943,431.98 = 179,684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,949.21x = 943,431.98 × 179,684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,949.21x = 169,520,319,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,520,319,701.24/628,949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,529.43

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