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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,753.52, 1,007,595.72 and 250,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,753.52, 1,007,595.72 and 250,996.32 is: 376,481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,753.52 : 1,007,595.72 = 250,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,753.52/1,007,595.72 = 250,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,753.52x = 1,007,595.72 × 250,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,753.52x = 252,902,817,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,902,817,767.75/671,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,481.57

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