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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,855.85, 944,946.66 and 180,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,855.85, 944,946.66 and 180,609.60 is: 270,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,855.85 : 944,946.66 = 180,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,855.85/944,946.66 = 180,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,855.85x = 944,946.66 × 180,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,855.85x = 170,666,436,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,666,436,173.52/629,855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,961.10

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