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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,674.96, 1,558,012.44 and 250,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,674.96, 1,558,012.44 and 250,706.96 is: 376,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,674.96 : 1,558,012.44 = 250,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,674.96/1,558,012.44 = 250,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,674.96x = 1,558,012.44 × 250,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,674.96x = 390,604,562,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,604,562,474.58/1,038,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,060.44

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