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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,861.11, 563,917.00 and 249,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,861.11, 563,917.00 and 249,997.56 is: 375,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,861.11 : 563,917.00 = 249,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,861.11/563,917.00 = 249,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,861.11x = 563,917.00 × 249,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,861.11x = 140,977,871,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,977,871,068.47/375,861.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,079.70

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