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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,299.09, 941,261.26 and 248,492.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,299.09, 941,261.26 and 248,492.87 is: 372,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,299.09 : 941,261.26 = 248,492.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,299.09/941,261.26 = 248,492.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,299.09x = 941,261.26 × 248,492.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,299.09x = 233,896,711,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,896,711,917.22/627,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,863.15

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