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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,727.96, 755,116.86 and 250,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,727.96, 755,116.86 and 250,769 is: 375,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,727.96 : 755,116.86 = 250,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,727.96/755,116.86 = 250,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,727.96x = 755,116.86 × 250,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,727.96x = 189,359,899,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,359,899,865.34/503,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,916.99

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