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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,694.52, 937,216.74 and 250,979.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,694.52, 937,216.74 and 250,979.96 is: 376,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,694.52 : 937,216.74 = 250,979.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,694.52/937,216.74 = 250,979.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,694.52x = 937,216.74 × 250,979.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,694.52x = 235,222,619,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,222,619,916.53/624,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,540.23

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