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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,593.94, 713,481.02 and 250,741.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,593.94, 713,481.02 and 250,741.79 is: 376,160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,593.94 : 713,481.02 = 250,741.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,593.94/713,481.02 = 250,741.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,593.94x = 713,481.02 × 250,741.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,593.94x = 178,899,508,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,899,508,085.83/475,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,160.19

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