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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,713.73, 974,736.62 and 250,247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,713.73, 974,736.62 and 250,247.23 is: 375,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,713.73 : 974,736.62 = 250,247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,713.73/974,736.62 = 250,247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,713.73x = 974,736.62 × 250,247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,713.73x = 243,925,137,883.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,925,137,883.33/649,713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,434.79

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