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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,584, 944,560.96 and 186,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,584, 944,560.96 and 186,363.52 is: 279,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,584 : 944,560.96 = 186,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,584/944,560.96 = 186,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,584x = 944,560.96 × 186,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,584x = 176,031,705,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,031,705,360.18/629,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,600.03

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