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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,628.16, 974,184.12 and 250,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,628.16, 974,184.12 and 250,047.60 is: 374,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,628.16 : 974,184.12 = 250,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,628.16/974,184.12 = 250,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,628.16x = 974,184.12 × 250,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,628.16x = 243,592,401,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,592,401,164.11/649,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,972.05

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