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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,055.21, 1,006,271.78 and 250,218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,055.21, 1,006,271.78 and 250,218.09 is: 375,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,055.21 : 1,006,271.78 = 250,218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,055.21/1,006,271.78 = 250,218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,055.21x = 1,006,271.78 × 250,218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,055.21x = 251,787,401,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,787,401,561.41/671,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,211.16

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