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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,950.21, 943,433.48 and 179,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,950.21, 943,433.48 and 179,685.73 is: 269,530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,950.21 : 943,433.48 = 179,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,950.21/943,433.48 = 179,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,950.21x = 943,433.48 × 179,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,950.21x = 169,521,533,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,521,533,560.24/628,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,530.93

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