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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,278.16, 942,783.48 and 295,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,278.16, 942,783.48 and 295,087.44 is: 443,509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,278.16 : 942,783.48 = 295,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,278.16/942,783.48 = 295,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,278.16x = 942,783.48 × 295,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,278.16x = 278,203,563,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,203,563,587.49/627,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,509.09

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