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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,715.98, 974,739.99 and 250,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,715.98, 974,739.99 and 250,249.48 is: 375,438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,715.98 : 974,739.99 = 250,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,715.98/974,739.99 = 250,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,715.98x = 974,739.99 × 250,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,715.98x = 243,928,175,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,928,175,632.71/649,715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,438.17

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