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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,372.38, 942,704.36 and 207,622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,372.38, 942,704.36 and 207,622.74 is: 311,482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,372.38 : 942,704.36 = 207,622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,372.38/942,704.36 = 207,622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,372.38x = 942,704.36 × 207,622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,372.38x = 195,726,862,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,726,862,233.15/628,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,482.28

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