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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,872.71, 944,615.27 and 180,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,872.71, 944,615.27 and 180,473.17 is: 270,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,872.71 : 944,615.27 = 180,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,872.71/944,615.27 = 180,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,872.71x = 944,615.27 × 180,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,872.71x = 170,477,710,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,477,710,296.95/629,872.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,654.23

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