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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,594.94, 713,482.52 and 250,742.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,594.94, 713,482.52 and 250,742.79 is: 376,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,594.94 : 713,482.52 = 250,742.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,594.94/713,482.52 = 250,742.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,594.94x = 713,482.52 × 250,742.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,594.94x = 178,900,597,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,900,597,681.03/475,594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,161.69

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