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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,885.80, 935,367.90 and 249,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,885.80, 935,367.90 and 249,716.20 is: 374,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,885.80 : 935,367.90 = 249,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,885.80/935,367.90 = 249,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,885.80x = 935,367.90 × 249,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,885.80x = 233,576,517,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,576,517,589.98/623,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,389.86

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