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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,977.17, 940,501.26 and 200,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,977.17, 940,501.26 and 200,550.42 is: 300,836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,977.17 : 940,501.26 = 200,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,977.17/940,501.26 = 200,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,977.17x = 940,501.26 × 200,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,977.17x = 188,617,922,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,617,922,703.53/626,977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,836.99

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