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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,505.92, 563,258.74 and 249,392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,505.92, 563,258.74 and 249,392.39 is: 374,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,505.92 : 563,258.74 = 249,392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,505.92/563,258.74 = 249,392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,505.92x = 563,258.74 × 249,392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,505.92x = 140,472,443,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,472,443,356.99/375,505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,088.49

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