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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,402.88, 944,104.32 and 186,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,402.88, 944,104.32 and 186,170.88 is: 279,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,402.88 : 944,104.32 = 186,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,402.88/944,104.32 = 186,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,402.88x = 944,104.32 × 186,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,402.88x = 175,764,732,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,764,732,066.20/629,402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,256.32

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