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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,433.94, 938,219.88 and 198,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,433.94, 938,219.88 and 198,870 is: 298,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,433.94 : 938,219.88 = 198,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,433.94/938,219.88 = 198,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,433.94x = 938,219.88 × 198,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,433.94x = 186,583,787,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,583,787,535.60/625,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,326.93

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