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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,591.59, 944,252.74 and 180,191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,591.59, 944,252.74 and 180,191.79 is: 270,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,591.59 : 944,252.74 = 180,191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,591.59/944,252.74 = 180,191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,591.59x = 944,252.74 × 180,191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,591.59x = 170,146,591,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,146,591,658.24/629,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,249.15

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