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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,991.16, 974,887.92 and 250,573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,991.16, 974,887.92 and 250,573.68 is: 375,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,991.16 : 974,887.92 = 250,573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,991.16/974,887.92 = 250,573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,991.16x = 974,887.92 × 250,573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,991.16x = 244,281,253,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,281,253,701.95/649,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,822.42

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