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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,246.74, 937,678.59 and 225,838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,246.74, 937,678.59 and 225,838.26 is: 338,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,246.74 : 937,678.59 = 225,838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,246.74/937,678.59 = 225,838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,246.74x = 937,678.59 × 225,838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,246.74x = 211,763,701,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,763,701,204.85/625,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,688.21

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