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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,299.60, 942,406.20 and 201,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,299.60, 942,406.20 and 201,829.20 is: 302,729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,299.60 : 942,406.20 = 201,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,299.60/942,406.20 = 201,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,299.60x = 942,406.20 × 201,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,299.60x = 190,205,089,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,205,089,421.04/628,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,729.92

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