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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,482.15, 563,223.21 and 249,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,482.15, 563,223.21 and 249,368.72 is: 374,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,482.15 : 563,223.21 = 249,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,482.15/563,223.21 = 249,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,482.15x = 563,223.21 × 249,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,482.15x = 140,450,250,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,450,250,951.99/375,482.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,053.07

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