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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,639.78, 941,466.24 and 248,652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,639.78, 941,466.24 and 248,652.75 is: 372,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,639.78 : 941,466.24 = 248,652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,639.78/941,466.24 = 248,652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,639.78x = 941,466.24 × 248,652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,639.78x = 234,098,169,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,098,169,608.16/627,639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,981.73

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