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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,487.56, 937,875.87 and 246,202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,487.56, 937,875.87 and 246,202.81 is: 369,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,487.56 : 937,875.87 = 246,202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,487.56/937,875.87 = 246,202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,487.56x = 937,875.87 × 246,202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,487.56x = 230,907,672,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,907,672,280.51/625,487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,164.29

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