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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,705.70, 974,724.62 and 250,239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,705.70, 974,724.62 and 250,239.21 is: 375,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,705.70 : 974,724.62 = 250,239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,705.70/974,724.62 = 250,239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,705.70x = 974,724.62 × 250,239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,705.70x = 243,914,323,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,914,323,157.17/649,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,422.79

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