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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,427.20, 938,601.60 and 251,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,427.20, 938,601.60 and 251,718.40 is: 377,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,427.20 : 938,601.60 = 251,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,427.20/938,601.60 = 251,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,427.20x = 938,601.60 × 251,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,427.20x = 236,263,292,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,263,292,989.44/625,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,763.06

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