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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,243.46, 943,342.65 and 249,930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,243.46, 943,342.65 and 249,930.18 is: 374,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,243.46 : 943,342.65 = 249,930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,243.46/943,342.65 = 249,930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,243.46x = 943,342.65 × 249,930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,243.46x = 235,769,798,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,769,798,316.18/629,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,687.72

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