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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,701.60, 565,052.40 and 250,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,701.60, 565,052.40 and 250,511.70 is: 375,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,701.60 : 565,052.40 = 250,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,701.60/565,052.40 = 250,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,701.60x = 565,052.40 × 250,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,701.60x = 141,552,237,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,552,237,313.08/376,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,767.55

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