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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,868.79, 938,978.15 and 205,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,868.79, 938,978.15 and 205,439.91 is: 308,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,868.79 : 938,978.15 = 205,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,868.79/938,978.15 = 205,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,868.79x = 938,978.15 × 205,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,868.79x = 192,903,585,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,903,585,600.77/625,868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,217.30

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