Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,812.48, 938,718.72 and 251,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625,812.48, 938,718.72 and 251,748 is: 377,622
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,812.48 : 938,718.72 = 251,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,812.48/938,718.72 = 251,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,812.48x = 938,718.72 × 251,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,812.48x = 236,320,560,322.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,320,560,322.56/625,812.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,622
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