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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,183, 1,050,385.32 and 250,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,183, 1,050,385.32 and 250,893.94 is: 376,380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,183 : 1,050,385.32 = 250,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,183/1,050,385.32 = 250,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,183x = 1,050,385.32 × 250,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,183x = 263,535,311,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,535,311,452.96/700,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,380.62

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