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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,908, 945,253.85 and 255,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,908, 945,253.85 and 255,931 is: 384,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,908 : 945,253.85 = 255,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,908/945,253.85 = 255,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,908x = 945,253.85 × 255,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,908x = 241,919,763,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,919,763,084.35/629,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,055.71

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