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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,625.94, 938,570.13 and 270,690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,625.94, 938,570.13 and 270,690.42 is: 406,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,625.94 : 938,570.13 = 270,690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,625.94/938,570.13 = 270,690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,625.94x = 938,570.13 × 270,690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,625.94x = 254,061,942,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,061,942,689.16/625,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,092.41

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