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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,645.78, 941,475.24 and 248,658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,645.78, 941,475.24 and 248,658.75 is: 372,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,645.78 : 941,475.24 = 248,658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,645.78/941,475.24 = 248,658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,645.78x = 941,475.24 × 248,658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,645.78x = 234,106,056,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,106,056,334.35/627,645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,990.73

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