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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,778.53, 938,356.94 and 199,258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,778.53, 938,356.94 and 199,258.67 is: 298,789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,778.53 : 938,356.94 = 199,258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,778.53/938,356.94 = 199,258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,778.53x = 938,356.94 × 199,258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,778.53x = 186,975,758,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,975,758,693.71/625,778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,789.03

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