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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,972.87, 1,004,368.41 and 248,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,972.87, 1,004,368.41 and 248,953.50 is: 373,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,972.87 : 1,004,368.41 = 248,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,972.87/1,004,368.41 = 248,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,972.87x = 1,004,368.41 × 248,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,972.87x = 250,041,030,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,041,030,958.94/669,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,210.68

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