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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,614.56, 938,553.06 and 270,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,614.56, 938,553.06 and 270,679.04 is: 406,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,614.56 : 938,553.06 = 270,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,614.56/938,553.06 = 270,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,614.56x = 938,553.06 × 270,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,614.56x = 254,046,641,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,046,641,269.86/625,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,075.33

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