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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,845.45, 974,103.57 and 250,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,845.45, 974,103.57 and 250,329.69 is: 375,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,845.45 : 974,103.57 = 250,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,845.45/974,103.57 = 250,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,845.45x = 974,103.57 × 250,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,845.45x = 243,847,044,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,847,044,705.99/649,845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,238.52

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