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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,989.47, 938,973.74 and 199,519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,989.47, 938,973.74 and 199,519.47 is: 299,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,989.47 : 938,973.74 = 199,519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,989.47/938,973.74 = 199,519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,989.47x = 938,973.74 × 199,519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,989.47x = 187,343,541,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,343,541,951.12/625,989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,275.87

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