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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,807.33, 563,834.70 and 249,942.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,807.33, 563,834.70 and 249,942.75 is: 374,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,807.33 : 563,834.70 = 249,942.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,807.33/563,834.70 = 249,942.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,807.33x = 563,834.70 × 249,942.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,807.33x = 140,926,395,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,926,395,463.43/375,807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,996.40

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