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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,047.92, 943,602.92 and 179,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,047.92, 943,602.92 and 179,834.48 is: 269,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,047.92 : 943,602.92 = 179,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,047.92/943,602.92 = 179,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,047.92x = 943,602.92 × 179,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,047.92x = 169,692,339,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,692,339,040.39/629,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,760.59

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