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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,611.12, 938,218.50 and 226,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,611.12, 938,218.50 and 226,199.04 is: 339,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,611.12 : 938,218.50 = 226,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,611.12/938,218.50 = 226,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,611.12x = 938,218.50 × 226,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,611.12x = 212,224,124,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,224,124,010.24/625,611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,226.91

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