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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,878.93, 944,865.78 and 180,596.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,878.93, 944,865.78 and 180,596.23 is: 270,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,878.93 : 944,865.78 = 180,596.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,878.93/944,865.78 = 180,596.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,878.93x = 944,865.78 × 180,596.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,878.93x = 170,639,197,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,639,197,724.01/629,878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,907.93

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