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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,999.20, 935,998.80 and 250,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,999.20, 935,998.80 and 250,290.40 is: 375,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,999.20 : 935,998.80 = 250,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,999.20/935,998.80 = 250,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,999.20x = 935,998.80 × 250,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,999.20x = 234,271,514,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,271,514,051.52/623,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,435.60

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