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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,176.33, 942,575.86 and 249,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,176.33, 942,575.86 and 249,088.94 is: 373,756.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,176.33 : 942,575.86 = 249,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,176.33/942,575.86 = 249,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,176.33x = 942,575.86 × 249,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,176.33x = 234,785,220,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,785,220,970.13/628,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,756.87

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