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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,294.42, 1,039,941.95 and 250,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,294.42, 1,039,941.95 and 250,062.42 is: 375,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,294.42 : 1,039,941.95 = 250,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,294.42/1,039,941.95 = 250,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,294.42x = 1,039,941.95 × 250,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,294.42x = 260,050,400,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,050,400,676.52/693,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,093.75

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