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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,472.89, 935,131.58 and 249,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,472.89, 935,131.58 and 249,499.13 is: 374,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,472.89 : 935,131.58 = 249,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,472.89/935,131.58 = 249,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,472.89x = 935,131.58 × 249,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,472.89x = 233,314,514,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,314,514,398.03/623,472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,217.58

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