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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,947.66, 937,762.73 and 265,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,947.66, 937,762.73 and 265,062.52 is: 397,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,947.66 : 937,762.73 = 265,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,947.66/937,762.73 = 265,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,947.66x = 937,762.73 × 265,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,947.66x = 248,565,752,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,565,752,375.88/624,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,738.51

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