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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,993.16, 974,890.92 and 250,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,993.16, 974,890.92 and 250,575.68 is: 375,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,993.16 : 974,890.92 = 250,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,993.16/974,890.92 = 250,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,993.16x = 974,890.92 × 250,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,993.16x = 244,283,955,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,283,955,204.83/649,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,825.42

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