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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,660.13, 944,489.94 and 156,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,660.13, 944,489.94 and 156,345.49 is: 234,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,660.13 : 944,489.94 = 156,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,660.13/944,489.94 = 156,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,660.13x = 944,489.94 × 156,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,660.13x = 147,666,742,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,666,742,469.37/629,660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,518.17

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