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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,776.58, 562,581.90 and 249,542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,776.58, 562,581.90 and 249,542.94 is: 373,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,776.58 : 562,581.90 = 249,542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,776.58/562,581.90 = 249,542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,776.58x = 562,581.90 × 249,542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,776.58x = 140,388,341,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,388,341,316.79/375,776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,595.24

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