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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,506.55, 563,259.69 and 249,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,506.55, 563,259.69 and 249,393 is: 374,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,506.55 : 563,259.69 = 249,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,506.55/563,259.69 = 249,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,506.55x = 563,259.69 × 249,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,506.55x = 140,473,023,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,473,023,868.17/375,506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,089.41

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