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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,179.33, 942,580.36 and 249,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,179.33, 942,580.36 and 249,091.94 is: 373,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,179.33 : 942,580.36 = 249,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,179.33/942,580.36 = 249,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,179.33x = 942,580.36 × 249,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,179.33x = 234,789,170,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,789,170,478.30/628,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,761.38

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