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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,672.46, 1,558,008.70 and 250,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,672.46, 1,558,008.70 and 250,704.46 is: 376,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,672.46 : 1,558,008.70 = 250,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,672.46/1,558,008.70 = 250,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,672.46x = 1,558,008.70 × 250,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,672.46x = 390,599,729,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,599,729,808.80/1,038,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,056.69

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