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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,806.33, 563,833.20 and 249,941.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,806.33, 563,833.20 and 249,941.75 is: 374,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,806.33 : 563,833.20 = 249,941.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,806.33/563,833.20 = 249,941.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,806.33x = 563,833.20 × 249,941.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,806.33x = 140,925,458,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,925,458,005.78/375,806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,994.90

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