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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,270.60, 748,905.90 and 250,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,270.60, 748,905.90 and 250,438.60 is: 375,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,270.60 : 748,905.90 = 250,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,270.60/748,905.90 = 250,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,270.60x = 748,905.90 × 250,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,270.60x = 187,554,945,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,554,945,127.74/499,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,657.90

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