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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,533.42, 974,301.39 and 250,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,533.42, 974,301.39 and 250,362.18 is: 375,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,533.42 : 974,301.39 = 250,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,533.42/974,301.39 = 250,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,533.42x = 974,301.39 × 250,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,533.42x = 243,928,219,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,928,219,977.43/649,533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,543.76

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