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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,873.42, 944,857.51 and 180,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,873.42, 944,857.51 and 180,590.72 is: 270,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,873.42 : 944,857.51 = 180,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,873.42/944,857.51 = 180,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,873.42x = 944,857.51 × 180,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,873.42x = 170,632,492,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,632,492,852.54/629,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,899.66

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