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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,431.02, 944,582.56 and 250,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,431.02, 944,582.56 and 250,312.90 is: 375,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,431.02 : 944,582.56 = 250,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,431.02/944,582.56 = 250,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,431.02x = 944,582.56 × 250,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,431.02x = 236,441,199,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,441,199,883.02/629,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,642.75

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