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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,052.42, 704,808.25 and 250,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,052.42, 704,808.25 and 250,691.69 is: 375,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,052.42 : 704,808.25 = 250,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,052.42/704,808.25 = 250,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,052.42x = 704,808.25 × 250,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,052.42x = 176,689,571,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,689,571,319.56/470,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,893.33

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