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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,637.78, 941,463.24 and 248,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,637.78, 941,463.24 and 248,650.75 is: 372,978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,637.78 : 941,463.24 = 248,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,637.78/941,463.24 = 248,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,637.78x = 941,463.24 × 248,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,637.78x = 234,095,540,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,095,540,723.43/627,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,978.73

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