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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,319.92, 942,567.48 and 201,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,319.92, 942,567.48 and 201,868.68 is: 302,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,319.92 : 942,567.48 = 201,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,319.92/942,567.48 = 201,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,319.92x = 942,567.48 × 201,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,319.92x = 190,274,852,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,274,852,998.53/628,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,831.16

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