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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,800.56, 938,730 and 182,568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,800.56, 938,730 and 182,568.56 is: 273,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,800.56 : 938,730 = 182,568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,800.56/938,730 = 182,568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,800.56x = 938,730 × 182,568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,800.56x = 171,382,584,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,382,584,328.80/625,800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,861.35

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