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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,573.85, 936,286.71 and 225,116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,573.85, 936,286.71 and 225,116.86 is: 337,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,573.85 : 936,286.71 = 225,116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,573.85/936,286.71 = 225,116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,573.85x = 936,286.71 × 225,116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,573.85x = 210,773,924,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,773,924,214.93/624,573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,468.38

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