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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,245.46, 943,345.64 and 249,932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,245.46, 943,345.64 and 249,932.18 is: 374,690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,245.46 : 943,345.64 = 249,932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,245.46/943,345.64 = 249,932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,245.46x = 943,345.64 × 249,932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,245.46x = 235,772,432,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,772,432,298.70/629,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,690.72

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