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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,138.25, 943,857 and 202,714.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,138.25, 943,857 and 202,714.41 is: 304,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,138.25 : 943,857 = 202,714.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,138.25/943,857 = 202,714.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,138.25x = 943,857 × 202,714.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,138.25x = 191,333,414,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,333,414,879.37/629,138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,119.83

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