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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,688.67, 974,158.92 and 250,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,688.67, 974,158.92 and 250,277.40 is: 375,271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,688.67 : 974,158.92 = 250,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,688.67/974,158.92 = 250,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,688.67x = 974,158.92 × 250,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,688.67x = 243,809,961,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,809,961,684.41/649,688.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,271.99

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