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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,094.72, 975,224.97 and 250,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,094.72, 975,224.97 and 250,849.50 is: 376,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,094.72 : 975,224.97 = 250,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,094.72/975,224.97 = 250,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,094.72x = 975,224.97 × 250,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,094.72x = 244,634,696,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,634,696,112.02/650,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,306.23

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