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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,353.51, 940,382.76 and 248,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,353.51, 940,382.76 and 248,120.52 is: 371,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,353.51 : 940,382.76 = 248,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,353.51/940,382.76 = 248,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,353.51x = 940,382.76 × 248,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,353.51x = 233,328,256,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,328,256,814.25/627,353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,924.69

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