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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,686.22, 487,807.52 and 250,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,686.22, 487,807.52 and 250,251.10 is: 374,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,686.22 : 487,807.52 = 250,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,686.22/487,807.52 = 250,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,686.22x = 487,807.52 × 250,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,686.22x = 122,074,365,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,074,365,997.50/325,686.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,822.02

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