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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,298.59, 941,260.51 and 248,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,298.59, 941,260.51 and 248,492.37 is: 372,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,298.59 : 941,260.51 = 248,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,298.59/941,260.51 = 248,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,298.59x = 941,260.51 × 248,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,298.59x = 233,896,055,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,896,055,227.92/627,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,862.40

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