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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,845.15, 937,073.98 and 225,434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,845.15, 937,073.98 and 225,434.01 is: 338,081.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,845.15 : 937,073.98 = 225,434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,845.15/937,073.98 = 225,434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,845.15x = 937,073.98 × 225,434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,845.15x = 211,248,344,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,248,344,978.06/624,845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,081.11

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