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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,231.93, 1,006,815.09 and 250,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,231.93, 1,006,815.09 and 250,475 is: 375,700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,231.93 : 1,006,815.09 = 250,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,231.93/1,006,815.09 = 250,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,231.93x = 1,006,815.09 × 250,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,231.93x = 252,182,009,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,182,009,667.75/671,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,700.26

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