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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,182, 1,050,383.82 and 250,892.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,182, 1,050,383.82 and 250,892.94 is: 376,379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,182 : 1,050,383.82 = 250,892.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,182/1,050,383.82 = 250,892.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,182x = 1,050,383.82 × 250,892.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,182x = 263,533,884,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,533,884,728.23/700,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,379.12

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