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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,083.13, 862,784.73 and 250,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,083.13, 862,784.73 and 250,899.59 is: 376,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,083.13 : 862,784.73 = 250,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,083.13/862,784.73 = 250,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,083.13x = 862,784.73 × 250,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,083.13x = 216,472,333,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,472,333,760.76/575,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,419.20

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