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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,871.59, 944,613.59 and 180,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,871.59, 944,613.59 and 180,472.04 is: 270,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,871.59 : 944,613.59 = 180,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,871.59/944,613.59 = 180,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,871.59x = 944,613.59 × 180,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,871.59x = 170,476,343,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,476,343,058.20/629,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,652.54

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