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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,093.79, 938,943.59 and 205,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,093.79, 938,943.59 and 205,271.25 is: 307,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,093.79 : 938,943.59 = 205,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,093.79/938,943.59 = 205,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,093.79x = 938,943.59 × 205,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,093.79x = 192,738,123,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,738,123,372.43/626,093.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,842.25

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