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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,009.52, 1,015,581.71 and 250,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,009.52, 1,015,581.71 and 250,659.34 is: 376,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,009.52 : 1,015,581.71 = 250,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,009.52/1,015,581.71 = 250,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,009.52x = 1,015,581.71 × 250,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,009.52x = 254,565,041,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,565,041,144.67/677,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,013.98

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