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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,132.58, 1,014,712.98 and 250,071.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,132.58, 1,014,712.98 and 250,071.49 is: 375,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,132.58 : 1,014,712.98 = 250,071.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,132.58/1,014,712.98 = 250,071.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,132.58x = 1,014,712.98 × 250,071.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,132.58x = 253,750,787,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,750,787,492.94/676,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,297.38

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