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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,811, 944,717.19 and 156,496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,811, 944,717.19 and 156,496.36 is: 234,744.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,811 : 944,717.19 = 156,496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,811/944,717.19 = 156,496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,811x = 944,717.19 × 156,496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,811x = 147,844,801,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,844,801,464.43/629,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,744.71

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