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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,912.76, 937,417.74 and 204,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,912.76, 937,417.74 and 204,231.16 is: 306,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,912.76 : 937,417.74 = 204,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,912.76/937,417.74 = 204,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,912.76x = 937,417.74 × 204,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,912.76x = 191,449,912,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,449,912,444.78/624,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,362.62

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