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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,425.80, 938,138.70 and 251,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,425.80, 938,138.70 and 251,256.20 is: 376,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,425.80 : 938,138.70 = 251,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,425.80/938,138.70 = 251,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,425.80x = 938,138.70 × 251,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,425.80x = 235,713,164,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,713,164,834.94/625,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,884.30

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