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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,033.17, 943,415.77 and 179,634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,033.17, 943,415.77 and 179,634.73 is: 269,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,033.17 : 943,415.77 = 179,634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,033.17/943,415.77 = 179,634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,033.17x = 943,415.77 × 179,634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,033.17x = 169,470,237,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,470,237,121.69/629,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,413.83

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