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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,142.50, 1,015,846.44 and 250,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,142.50, 1,015,846.44 and 250,681.82 is: 376,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,142.50 : 1,015,846.44 = 250,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,142.50/1,015,846.44 = 250,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,142.50x = 1,015,846.44 × 250,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,142.50x = 254,654,229,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,654,229,340.49/677,142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,071.85

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