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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,710.03, 487,843.25 and 250,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,710.03, 487,843.25 and 250,274.91 is: 374,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,710.03 : 487,843.25 = 250,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,710.03/487,843.25 = 250,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,710.03x = 487,843.25 × 250,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,710.03x = 122,094,924,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,094,924,236.48/325,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,857.74

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