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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,350.40, 942,591.12 and 201,778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,350.40, 942,591.12 and 201,778.48 is: 302,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,350.40 : 942,591.12 = 201,778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,350.40/942,591.12 = 201,778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,350.40x = 942,591.12 × 201,778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,350.40x = 190,194,603,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,194,603,455.10/628,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,688.76

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