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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,214.70, 943,448.73 and 249,931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,214.70, 943,448.73 and 249,931.50 is: 374,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,214.70 : 943,448.73 = 249,931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,214.70/943,448.73 = 249,931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,214.70x = 943,448.73 × 249,931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,214.70x = 235,797,556,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,797,556,262.00/629,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,748.96

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