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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,666.95, 794,850.33 and 249,206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,666.95, 794,850.33 and 249,206.07 is: 373,973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,666.95 : 794,850.33 = 249,206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,666.95/794,850.33 = 249,206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,666.95x = 794,850.33 × 249,206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,666.95x = 198,081,526,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,081,526,977.50/529,666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,973.73

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