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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,225.46, 943,315.74 and 249,912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,225.46, 943,315.74 and 249,912.18 is: 374,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,225.46 : 943,315.74 = 249,912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,225.46/943,315.74 = 249,912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,225.46x = 943,315.74 × 249,912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,225.46x = 235,746,093,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,746,093,011.71/629,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,660.77

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