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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,714.70, 755,096.99 and 250,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,714.70, 755,096.99 and 250,755.75 is: 375,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,714.70 : 755,096.99 = 250,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,714.70/755,096.99 = 250,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,714.70x = 755,096.99 × 250,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,714.70x = 189,344,910,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,344,910,796.41/503,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,897.13

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