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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,010.74, 936,137.47 and 239,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,010.74, 936,137.47 and 239,731.59 is: 359,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,010.74 : 936,137.47 = 239,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,010.74/936,137.47 = 239,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,010.74x = 936,137.47 × 239,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,010.74x = 224,421,724,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,421,724,141.68/624,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,644.01

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