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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,614.88, 1,049,164.72 and 250,213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,614.88, 1,049,164.72 and 250,213.92 is: 375,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,614.88 : 1,049,164.72 = 250,213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,614.88/1,049,164.72 = 250,213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,614.88x = 1,049,164.72 × 250,213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,614.88x = 262,515,617,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,515,617,316.90/699,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,228.75

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