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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,050.85, 1,050,294.16 and 250,775.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,050.85, 1,050,294.16 and 250,775.57 is: 376,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,050.85 : 1,050,294.16 = 250,775.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,050.85/1,050,294.16 = 250,775.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,050.85x = 1,050,294.16 × 250,775.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,050.85x = 263,388,116,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,388,116,641.67/700,050.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,241.41

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