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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,432.94, 938,218.38 and 198,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,432.94, 938,218.38 and 198,869 is: 298,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,432.94 : 938,218.38 = 198,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,432.94/938,218.38 = 198,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,432.94x = 938,218.38 × 198,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,432.94x = 186,582,551,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,582,551,012.22/625,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,325.43

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