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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,987.20, 937,480.80 and 251,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,987.20, 937,480.80 and 251,278.40 is: 376,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,987.20 : 937,480.80 = 251,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,987.20/937,480.80 = 251,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,987.20x = 937,480.80 × 251,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,987.20x = 235,568,675,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,568,675,454.72/624,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,917.60

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