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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,049.85, 1,050,292.66 and 250,774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,049.85, 1,050,292.66 and 250,774.57 is: 376,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,049.85 : 1,050,292.66 = 250,774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,049.85/1,050,292.66 = 250,774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,049.85x = 1,050,292.66 × 250,774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,049.85x = 263,386,690,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,386,690,185.66/700,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,239.91

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