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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,176.51, 1,050,485.09 and 250,590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,176.51, 1,050,485.09 and 250,590.87 is: 375,965.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,176.51 : 1,050,485.09 = 250,590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,176.51/1,050,485.09 = 250,590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,176.51x = 1,050,485.09 × 250,590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,176.51x = 263,241,971,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,241,971,372.17/700,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,965.16

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