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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,997, 1,259,995.50 and 249,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,997, 1,259,995.50 and 249,021 is: 373,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,997 : 1,259,995.50 = 249,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,997/1,259,995.50 = 249,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,997x = 1,259,995.50 × 249,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,997x = 313,765,339,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,765,339,405.50/839,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,531.50

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