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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,837.20, 936,624.64 and 246,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,837.20, 936,624.64 and 246,023.72 is: 368,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,837.20 : 936,624.64 = 246,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,837.20/936,624.64 = 246,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,837.20x = 936,624.64 × 246,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,837.20x = 230,431,878,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,431,878,176.46/624,837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,787.07

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