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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,741.20, 932,611.80 and 248,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,741.20, 932,611.80 and 248,032.40 is: 372,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,741.20 : 932,611.80 = 248,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,741.20/932,611.80 = 248,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,741.20x = 932,611.80 × 248,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,741.20x = 231,317,943,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,317,943,022.32/621,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,048.60

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