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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,637.53, 941,462.87 and 248,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,637.53, 941,462.87 and 248,650.50 is: 372,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,637.53 : 941,462.87 = 248,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,637.53/941,462.87 = 248,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,637.53x = 941,462.87 × 248,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,637.53x = 234,095,212,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,095,212,113.68/627,637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,978.35

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