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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,371, 1,262,056.52 and 250,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,371, 1,262,056.52 and 250,395 is: 375,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,371 : 1,262,056.52 = 250,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,371/1,262,056.52 = 250,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,371x = 1,262,056.52 × 250,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,371x = 316,012,642,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,012,642,325.40/841,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,592.51

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