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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,875.62, 939,198.89 and 246,731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,875.62, 939,198.89 and 246,731.83 is: 370,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,875.62 : 939,198.89 = 246,731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,875.62/939,198.89 = 246,731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,875.62x = 939,198.89 × 246,731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,875.62x = 231,730,262,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730,262,654.50/625,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,249.70

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